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Carbon/Hydrogen/Moisture
Determinator
Instruction Manual
Part Number 200-710
March 2012
Software Version 1.3x
Patents are Pending in U.S.A. and other countries
© 2012 LECO Corporation
Minor revisions may not be reflected in this manual.
LECO Corporation
3000 Lakeview Avenue · St. Joseph, MI 49085-2396
Phone: 269-983-5531 · Fax: 269-983-3850
Info@leco.com · www.leco.com · ISO 9001:2000 · No. HQ-Q-994
Leco is a registered trademark of LECO Corporation.
1–2 RC612 Introduction
1 Introduction
0B
1 Introduction
12BIllustrations .................................................................................. 1–7
13BSoftware License ......................................................................... 1–11
14BWarranty.................................................................................... 1–15
15BWEEE......................................................................................... 1–16
16BInterference to Other Devices ....................................................... 1–21
17BLECO-Supplied Dell Computers ..................................................... 1–22
18BDeclaration of Conformity ............................................................. 1–24
19BAbout this Manual ....................................................................... 1–25
20BEquipment Packages .................................................................... 1–26
21BOptions ...................................................................................... 1–28
2BComponents and Accessories List .................................................. 1–30
23BSpecifications ............................................................................. 1–32
2 Installation
24BIllustrations .................................................................................. 2–2
25BInstrument Installation .................................................................. 2–3
26BInternational Installation ................................................................ 2–5
27BReagent Tube Packing.................................................................... 2–6
28BHeating Element Installation ......................................................... 2–12
29BCombustion Tube Installation........................................................ 2–14
30BComputer Installation .................................................................. 2–16
31BApply Power ............................................................................... 2–17
3 Option Installation
32BIllustrations .................................................................................. 3–2
3BExternal Balance ........................................................................... 3–3
4 System Setup
36BMain Screen ................................................................................. 4–5
37BMenu Overview ........................................................................... 4–12
38BDetermining User Permissions....................................................... 4–21
39BSelect Language.......................................................................... 4–25
40BSample Display Configuration ....................................................... 4–26
41BSystem Configuration .................................................................. 4–30
42BMethod Configuration................................................................... 4–36
43BFurnace Step Methods Configuration .............................................. 4–46
4BDefine Calibration Standards ........................................................ 4–48
45BSample Templates ....................................................................... 4–52
46BSample Filters ............................................................................. 4–55
47BUser Defined Fields ...................................................................... 4–59
48BRemote Communication ............................................................... 4–64
49BManaging Databases .................................................................... 4–69
5 Operation
51BLogin a Sample ............................................................................. 5–9
52BEnter a Surface Area ................................................................... 5–13
53BEnter a Mass from the Balance ...................................................... 5–14
54BBurn Off ..................................................................................... 5–15
5BAnalyze a Sample ........................................................................ 5–16
56BCalibration ................................................................................. 5–19
57BSample Editing Functions ............................................................. 5–27
58BPrinting Reports .......................................................................... 5–32
59BExport Data ................................................................................ 5–36
60BText Import Data ........................................................................ 5–46
61BTransmit Data ............................................................................. 5–48
62BTransmit Selected Samples .......................................................... 5–58
63BData Backup ............................................................................... 5–59
64BTransfer Import .......................................................................... 5–60
7 Theory of Operation
74BIllustrations .................................................................................. 7–2
75BTheory of Operation....................................................................... 7–3
76BCritical Calculations ....................................................................... 7–6
8 Diagnostics
7BIllustrations .................................................................................. 8–2
78BAmbient Monitor ........................................................................... 8–3
79BNetwork Diagnostics ...................................................................... 8–6
80BFurnace Diagnostics....................................................................... 8–9
81BSystem Check ............................................................................. 8–11
82BSolenoids and Switches ................................................................ 8–13
83BHardware Calibration ................................................................... 8–14
84BMeasuring Purge and Analysis Flows .............................................. 8–19
85BError Messages ........................................................................... 8–22
9 Service
86BIllustrations .................................................................................. 9–2
Installing LECO Software ................................................................ 9–3
Configuring the Ethernet Adapter .................................................. 9–12
Configuring Firewall Settings ........................................................ 9–21
Registering Software ................................................................... 9–22
Troubleshooting Copy Protection Key ............................................. 9–28
87BFurnace Thermocouple Adjustment ................................................ 9–29
8BOver-Temp Thermocouple Adjustment ........................................... 9–31
10 Illustrations
11 Schematics
12 Index
I. Definitions
92B
VII. Confidentiality
98B
VIII. Miscellaneous
9B
Notice
10B
The warranty on LECO equipment remains valid only when genuine LECO
replacement parts are employed. Since LECO has no control over the quality or
purity of consumable products not manufactured by LECO, the specifications
for accuracy of results using LECO instruments are not guaranteed unless
genuine LECO consumables are employed in conjunction with LECO
instruments. If purchaser defaults in making payment for any parts or
equipment, this warranty shall be void and shall not apply to such parts and
equipment. No late payment or cure of default in payment shall extend the
warranty period provided herein.
LECO Corporation is not responsible for damage to any associated
instruments, equipment, or apparatus nor will LECO be held liable for loss of
profit or other special damages resulting from abuse, neglect, or use in
disregard of instructions. The Buyer, their employees, agents, and successors
in interest assume all risks and liabilities for the operation, use, and/or misuse
of the product(s) described herein and agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and
defend the seller from any and all claims and actions arising from any cause
whatsoever, including seller’s negligence for personal injury incurred in
connection with the use of said product(s) and any and all damages
proximately resulting therefrom.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
Regulations. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:
Reorient or relocate the radio or television receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the radio
or television receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from
that which the radio or television receiver is currently
connected.
Consult the radio or television dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Dell Support
105B
All LECO supplied Dell PC’s include Dell’s ProSupport Service, which is
designed to provide a base level of customer security. This service
option can place a Dell-certified technician at your location the
following day, if necessary (after phone-based troubleshooting).
In many cases, remote troubleshooting can minimize overall system
downtime by getting the issue quickly fixed remotely or helping Dell to
dispatch the right part (if necessary).
The inclusion of Dell ProSupport with LECO supplied PC’s ensures that
any computer related service issues are handled directly by the
experts at Dell. This eliminates the unnecessary step of working
through the LECO service professionals for a resolution from Dell, and
provides PC support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Dell ProSupport provides expert assistance when you need rapid
problem resolution to help maximize your PC system’s uptime and
productivity. ProSupport provides the following benefits:
24 x 7 Access to advanced-level North American-based phone
technicians
Live Chat tech support
DellConnect remote diagnosis and resolution
Next Business Day On-Site Service after Remote Diagnostics
For more information, call 1-800-WWW-DELL (1-800-999-3355) or
access Dell’s website by copying and pasting the following link into
your internet browser:
http://www.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/services
/prosupport/end_users?c=us&cs=555&l=en&s=biz
Please have your Service Tag and Express Service Code numbers
available when contacting Dell to expedite service. These can be found
on the back or side of the tower.
The following section explains the steps to transfer the warranty and
ownership of a Dell computer. This transfer is necessary to complete
when an equipment package that includes a Dell computer has been
purchased from LECO.
An internet connection is required to complete the transfer. If an
internet connection is not available, the transfer can be completed
by calling Dell at 800-624-9897.
To complete the transfer online through Dell’s website, complete
either the Domestic Customer procedure or the International
Customer procedure as explained in the following steps.
Items listed below are repeated throughout this manual and are
subject to revision. Please consult the packing slip received with the
instrument.
NOTE For a complete listing of kits and packages, refer to Components and
Accessories List, page 1–30.
Hazardous Materials
1 501-171-HAZ ANHYDRONE 10-16 MESH 1 LB
1 502-174-HAZ LECOSORB 20-30 MESH 500GR
1 502-176-HAZ LECOSORB 8-20 MESH 500GR
Figure 2-1
Facility Requirements
For international installation, a HAR approved line cord for use in the
end country must be obtained. This product requires a disconnect
device that may either be the plug of the power cord or a disconnect
device installed at the installation site if the equipment is permanently
wired.
When the plug on the power supply cord is intended to serve as the
disconnect device, the socket/outlet must be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible. When the wiring is
permanently connected, a disconnect device (such as a circuit breaker
or switch) must be lockable, installed near the equipment, and be
easily accessible.
Use the following steps to pack and install the reagent tubes.
1. Slide the reagent tube upward until the bottom end can swing
free.
2. Tilt out the free end of the reagent tube.
3. Pull the reagent tube downward off the top port.
4. Insert the filter into the bottom of the tube. Refer to Figure 2-22,
page 2–7.
5. Pack 1/4 inch of glass wool into the bottom of the reagent tube.
6. Fill half the reagent tube with Anhydrone.
7. Fill the rest of the reagent tube with Lecosorb leaving about 1inch
at the top open.
8. Pack 1/4 inch of glass wool into the top of the reagent tube leaving
¾-inchs at the top open for the fitting.
9. Reinstall the reagent tube.
A. Lightly grease the o-rings top and bottom of the reagent
tube with vacuum grease.
B. Push the top end of the reagent tube over the top port
making sure it is sealed with the o-ring.
C. Tilt the reagent tube inward and pull it down, pushing it over
the bottom port making sure it is sealed with the o-ring.
617-548
REAGENT
TUBE (GLASS)
501-081
GLASS
WOOL
502-174-HAZ
LECOSORB
501-171-HAZ
ANHYDRONE
501-081
GLASS
WOOL
775-306
SCREEN
FILTER
772-520
O-RING
Figure 2-2
Front Lower Reagent Tube
625-505-248
REMOVABLE
BLOCK
602-802
O-RING
(PLACE IN
STATIONARY
BLOCK FOR
COMBUSTION
TUBE) 601-442
O-RING
625-505-125
CATALYST
HEATER
TUBE
501-608
QUARTZ
WOOL
501-170
COPPER
OXIDE
501-608
QUARTZ
WOOL
772-520
O-RING
Figure 2-3
Furnace Catalyst Heater Reagent Tube
617-083
O-RING
772-520
O-RING
618-832
BLOCK
617-083
O-RING
789-412
CATALYST
HEATER
TUBE
617-171
TUBE
501-608
QUARTZ
WOOL
502-190
COPPER
WIRES
617-083
O-RING
772-520
O-RING
501-608
QUARTZ
WOOL
Figure 2-4
Optional Oxygen Purifier Reagent Tube
1. Remove the 3 screws that secure the protective cover and then
remove the cover.
2. Remove the purge tube fitting and pull the purge tube straight
out. Refer to Figure 2-6, page 2–15.
3. Loosen the 2 screws on the tube support block and remove the
lower half.
4. Place the front gasket between the tube support and the heating
element.
5. Place the combustion tube into the furnace. Do not place rear of
the tube into the rear block. Install the thermocouple in front of
the gasket by threading it into the top slowly until only one large
bead is showing.
6. Slide the combustion tube into the rear block making sure it is
sealed over the o-ring in back. Refer to Figure 2-5, page 2–13.
Let the insulated portion of the thermocouple above the small
beaded section rest between the furnace clamp at the top of the
furnace.
7. Replace the bottom of the tube support block and tighten the
screws snuggly enough so the combustion tube won’t turn. Do
not over-tighten.
8. Install the other front gasket onto the end of the combustion
tube.
9. Insert the purge tube into the notch and smaller tube inside the
combustion tube. Retighten the screw.
10. Replace the cover and secure it with the 3 screws.
NOTE Position the combustion tube so the hole for the thermocouple is up
and the hole for the purge tube is towards the right as shown above.
Use the following procedures along with the manual supplied with the
balance to install, setup, and test the optional external balance.
Balance Setup
10B
Figure 3-1
Balance Control Panel
Use the following procedures along with the manual supplied with the
Printer to install the optional printer.
1. Shut down and turn off the Computer system if necessary.
2. Unpack the Printer and locate the printer interface cable.
3. Refer to the installation instructions supplied with the printer and
connect the printer to the computer.
4. Refer to the installation instructions supplied with the printer.
Install the printer on the work surface and attach all necessary
cables and components.
5. Refer to the installation instructions supplied with the printer and
install the printer software. This will require turning on the
computer system and printer. It is not necessary to turn on the
instrument at this time.
6. After the printer is installed and tested turn the computer and
printer OFF.
!
For proper operation the autoloader and determinator must be
CAUTION
installed on a single and relatively level surface.
1. Prepare a level surface next to the determinator with convenient
gas and electrical supplies. Refer to autoloader specifications,
page 3–13.
2. Unpack the autoloader and set it next to the instrument. Most
components necessary to install the autoloader can be found in
the autoloader component pack, page 1–31.
3. In order for the software to recognize the autoloader, the
software must be registered. Contact the LECO Service
Department to register the software.
4. Turn the instrument and computer on to access the software. The
autoloader should be setting near the instrument but not
connected to facility power or the pneumatic supply.
5. Access the software setup procedure by clicking the Configuration
menu and selecting Autoloader Setup.
6. Follow the steps and perform the instructions as displayed on the
screen. When finished the autoloader will be setup and ready for
use.
Figure 3-2
RC612 with Autoloader
NOTE Always handle the sample boats with tweezers. Body oils can affect
carbon analysis.
1. Before operating, verify that the Location field appears in the
spreadsheet. If it doesn’t, refer to Configure Fields, page 4–26
and select the location field.
Boats removed from the furnace are very hot. Permit the boats to
WARNING
cool before emptying the bucket and/or handling.
The boats are degreased and rinsed with deionized water at LECO prior
to packaging.
At the customer site, prior to use with samples, the boats need to be
preconditioned in the furnace to create a protective surface oxide
layer.
1. Minimize contamination due to handling.
2. Using the autoloader, insert the boats into the RC612 furnace for
3 minutes at 1000C with 3.0 lpm flow of oxygen.
Boats removed from the furnace are very hot. Permit the boats to
WARNING
cool before emptying the bucket and/or handling.
NOTES The circle, next to the button, will light red when the function is
moving and green when the function is in position. A black circle
indicates the function is in position based on previous instructions.
An empty circle indicates the function is not in that position based
on previous instructions.
Pneumatic Pressure and Bucket Pressure are status indicators. A
black circle indicates pneumatic pressure is applied and the bucket
is in place.
4. Click the Move buttons to move the motor by steps. Click the step
rate box to the left of the move buttons to change the step rate.
Depending on the motor, the steps are measured in millimeters
or degrees.
5. Click the Up or Down button to move the motor as indicated in
the Move (mm) box. The amount of movement can be changed
by entering the value in the Move (mm) box.
6. Click the down arrow in the Go to Position box, select a desired
location, then click the Go button to go to the selected position.
BURN HAZARD
This procedure should not be performed until the furnace has cooled
WARNING
to ambient temperature.
1. Remove the Furnace Cover and set it aside. Refer to Figure 3-4,
page 3–15.
2. Remove the Bucket Assembly and set it aside. Refer to Figure
3-5, page 3–16.
3. Using the Autoloader Diagnostics screen, move the Arm and
Gripper away from the combustion assembly.
A. Click the Diagnostics menu and select Autoloader. The
Autoloader Diagnostics screen will appear.
B. In the Vertical Motor Dialog box, click the down arrow.
C. Select Level A.
D. Click GO.
4. Remove the 2 screws on the Furnace Shelf/Door Mounting Block
(Figure 3-6, page 3–17) and then remove the Gate/Ram Cylinder
Assembly (Figure 3-6, page 3–17 and Figure 3-7, page 3–18) and
set it aside.
5. Follow the Combustion Tube Replacement procedure, page 6–10.
6. After the Combustion Tube has been replaced, replace and secure
the Furnace Shelf/Door Mounting Block and Gate Ram Cylinder
Assembly.
7. Using the Autoloader Diagnostics screen, return the Arm and
Gripper to the previous position.
8. Replace the Front Cover and Bucket.
1. Position the cursor over the dashboard that you want to configure and click
the right mouse button.
2. Click Properties. The dashboard properties screen will appear.
The Peak Grid displays the content of each found peak when different
ramp temperatures are used during analysis.
1. Click View and select New Peak Grid. A new Peak grid is displayed
for the selected sample.
To print the current peak grid, right-click on the peak grid and
select Print.
Peak Separators
125B
1. In the plot, click and drag the item you want to move to a new
location.
A. Click on the Carbon block to move it. It is color coded to
correspond with element.
B. Click on the Hydrogen block to move it. It is color coded to
correspond with element.
C. Click on the peak separator to move both.
Database Menu
126B
Edit Menu
127B
Maintenance Menu
132B
Users’ names will appear in the Name column of the Users dialog box.
The current user logged into the Windows system will display in blue.
1. Click Configuration and select Users. The Users screen will
appear.
A. To disable all user permissions for a specific user, place a X
in the Guest column. When the user logs on to the system
they will be considered a Guest and will have READ-ONLY
access to the software. For Guest users, the check boxes
listed on the User Properties dialog will be cleared as they
cannot perform any of the tasks listed.
B. Select the Enable User Permissions check box and user
permissions will be checked during the operation of the
instrument. When the Enable User Permissions checkbox is
cleared, user permissions are not checked and all users can
perform any function on the instrument.
2. To assign user permissions, click on the name of a user.
Configure Fields
138B
Configure Font
139B
1. Click Font to change the font name, style, size, and color. The
Font configuration screen will appear.
2. From the Font configuration screen select the Font Name, Style
and Size. A sample of the selected Font will appear in the Sample
Text preview box.
If desired, the toolbar can be turned off or turned back on. The
toolbar, located at the top of the screen, is a quick way to perform
menu functions without accessing the menus.
1. From the View menu, click Toolbar. A check indicates the toolbar
will be displayed.
If desired, the status bar can be turned off or turned back on. The
status bar, located at the bottom of the screen, will show operational
functions of the instrument as they are currently in progress.
1. From the View menu, click Status Bar. A check indicates the
status bar will be displayed.
Log Bar
142B
The log bar, located at the bottom of the screen, displays information
saved in the log file. It only appears when it displays information. This
information may be communication failures, severe errors or
operational procedures.
If Log Bar is not checked it will only display communications failures
and severe errors.
If Log Bar is checked it will display any information saved in the log
file. This includes communications failures, severe errors and
operational procedures.
Examples of operational procedures are sample data changes,
calibration changes, change to the sample mass and more.
The analyze row is the row in the spreadsheet that contains the next
sample to be analyzed. This row can be quickly selected.
1. From the View menu, click Analyze Row.
2. The cursor will automatically jump to the analyze row.
Auto Widths
14B
Port—Set the com port being used. Typically, the port is set to COM1.
Baud Rate—Set the data transmission speed in bits per second.
Selections: 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600 bps. Default: 1200 bps
Data Bits—Use to select the number of bits per byte for data that will
be transmitted. Selections: 5 to 8. Default: 7
Parity—Set the method of error checking used. Selections: Even, Odd,
or None. Default: Odd
Stop Bits—Use to select the number of bits that are used to signal the
end of a transmitted data byte. Selections: 1 or 2. Default: 1
Readability—The number of digits sent from the balance that is
displayed on the spreadsheet. This number should equal the number
of places available from the balance.
Balance Mode—If a balance is connected to the system set this
parameter to Normal. If there isn’t a balance connected to the system
set this parameter to Disabled.
Send Command—The command sent from the instrument that the
balance reads to send and enter the weight in the spreadsheet. Default
<ESC>P<CR><LF>
Tare Command—The command sent from the instrument that the
balance reads to set the weight displayed on the balance to zero.
Default: <ESC>T
Print—Click Print to receive a printout of the system configuration
settings from the system printer. These may be saved for future
reference.
Test Commands
148B
Select the Monday - Friday check box and/or the Saturday and/or
Sunday check box and enter a time for each check box selected. The
time can be entered using AM or PM (for example 1:00 PM) or it can
be entered using the 24-hour clock format (for example 13:00). If the
time is entered using the 24-hour clock format, the software converts
it to AM or PM, so, for example, 13:00 would convert to 1:00:00 PM.
NOTE The wake up time follows the time set on the computer system;
therefore, it’s important to verify that the time set on the computer
system is correct.
Create a Method
150B
NOTE You can also click an empty row to add a method name.
NOTE The difference between the Switch Level and Switch Back Level is
referred to as Hysteresis. Results that fall in the hysteresis range
will be shown in yellow on the calibration screen for both carbon cells.
Refer to Standard Calibration on page 5–21.
Edit a Method
153B
NOTE Using this procedure you can also edit the method list.
4. Select the folder to store the method in from the Save In list.
2. Click Add to add a new Furnace Steps method to the bottom row.
3. Click Properties to display the Furnace Step properties dialog box.
2. Click the arrow, in the sample name selection box, and select a
defined Standard from the list.
3. Enter the information required in the Login Screen. Refer to
Standard Login Definitions, page 4–50, for additional information.
4. Click OK to login the standard.
3. Click Delete. The Sample Template Delete dialog box will appear.
4. Click Yes to delete the sample template or No to exit without
deleting the sample template.
1. From the Samples menu, click Login. The Sample Login dialog
box will appear.
2. Click the arrow to the right of sample name and select the desired
sample template name from the list. The sample name, method,
comments, and description will automatically be entered into the
spreadsheet.
3. Continue with sample login and enter the other necessary
information.
NOTE Refer to Sample Login for additional information.
2. Select a sample filter and click OK. The dialog box will disappear
and the sample grid will reappear with the filter applied.
3. Click Cancel to exit without applying the filter.
2. Click Add to define and add a sample filter to the list. A new filter
with the filter name New Filter will be added to the list.
3. To define the new filter, select New Filter and click Properties. The
Properties Dialog Box will appear.
4. Click the Filter Name to enter and change the filter name. This is
the name that will appear in the Sample Filter Selection dialog
box.
5. Select Show All, Calibration Data, or Sample Data for the Export
Format from the list.
NOTE If you create a filter that displays samples from the previous 30 days,
it will show samples from the last 30 days when it’s first applied. If
it’s not reapplied, samples that originally matched the filter plus all
the new samples will be added to the spreadsheet. To prevent this
from happening, automatically reapply the filter every day, preferably
at a time when the instrument isn’t being used.
Use the Format column in the User Defined Field dialog box to enter a
number format. This format determines how the result of the user
defined field appears in the spreadsheet. The following section
provides examples of formats and how the result will display
depending on which format is utilized.
Format Examples
265B
* A = Default format
n = Total number of significant digits to be represented
m = Maximum number of digits after the decimal to define readability
I = Integer
S = Scientific notation: An exponential format (y.yyy x 10e) in which any number
is expressed as a number between 1 and 10 multiplied by a power of 10 that
indicates the correct position of the decimal in the original number.
E = Engineering format: An exponential format that displays the exponent in
multiples of 3.
F = Fixed point format: A format in which the decimal point is located at a single
unchanging position in a predetermined number of digits.
Formulas can be entered into the Formula column of the User Fields
dialog box and are used to calculate the result. The following section
provides some example formulas and the result based on their
calculation.
Formula Examples
26B
Where:
“CO2” specifies the Carbon element (use “H2O” for Water). Use a
capital O, not the number 0 when entering the element.
“Organic” specifies the peak name, in this example “Organic”. It must
be an exact match to the desired peak name from the Furnace Step
Method’s list of furnace step (peak) names, refer to page 4–47.
The peak units are stored in units of 0.01 grams (cg) and therefore are
multiplied by 10 to change the peak value into mg.
“Surface Area cm2” is the name of the sample grid column from which
the value is used. It must be an exact match to the desired column.
Press Alt-0178 to create the superscript 2 (2).
Since mg is divided by cm2 the final result for our example formula will
be in mg/cm2.
Include all special symbols as shown in the examples such as @,
parenthesis, quotes, square brackets, etc. They are required for the
formula to work.
Remote Control
172B
Remote Transmit
173B
3. Select the Encoding Format. The format selected must match the
format transmitted and received from the remote computer.
4. Select the Device. This can be the instrument computer’s Serial
Port or Network Port.
5. Select Configuration and configure the port selected.
6. If the Serial Port was selected, select the proper communications
Port of the local computer. Then set the Baud Rate, Data Bits,
The following table is a list of XML Commands that the local computer
can recognize and use. Only these commands should be sent from the
remote computer.
Return
Command Options Description
Message
Analyze OK Start an analysis. An unanalyzed
(Remote N/A sample must be entered before
Control only) or Error this command will execute.
Abort (Remote
N/A OK Abort the current analysis.
Control only)
User
Login OK Logs in a new user.
Password
Logoff N/A OK Logs off the current user.
Counter
Count
Disconnects from the remote
Disconnect N/A OK computer and waits for a new
connection.
Name
Mass
Method Adds a new unanalyzed sample
AddSample OK
Comments to the sample list.
Description
Operator
Resets the hardware. The
system must not be analyzing
HardwareReset N/A OK when this command is executed.
OK will be returned when the
hardware is reset.
Returns the status of instrument
Status N/A many items
(both hardware and analytical).
DeleteResults Deletes results older than and
(Remote Days OK including the number of Days
Control only) entered.
sample Returns results of most recently
Results N/A
results analyzed sample.
The following section explains how to use the Start dialog box in order
to add a new database connection, select and, optionally, validate an
existing connection, or delete a database connection. A compact/repair
selection is available for legacy databases.
1. Exit the instrument software.
2. Click Start on the Windows desktop, select Programs, select
LECO, select the instrument, and then click Database
Management. The Start dialog box will appear.
Create Backup
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5. If desired, select the Read Only check box. When selected, the
database information can be viewed but not changed. When the
check box is cleared, the database can be modified.
6. Clear the Log Activity check box.
7. Click Next.
8. Click Finish.
New databases will be file system databases. This database type uses
files and folders as its storage media. The size of the database is only
limited to the free space on the hard drive.
To prevent the database from running slow, it is
recommended that virus checking of the database directory be
disabled. It is also recommended to use NTFS as the hard
drive file format.
1. Exit the instrument software.
2. Click Start on the Windows desktop, select Programs, select
LECO, select the instrument, and then click Database
Management.
Delete does not remove physical files from the hard drive. Use
Windows Explorer to remove the physical files.
1. Exit the instrument software.
2. Click Start on the Windows desktop, select Programs, select
LECO, select the instrument, and then click Database
Management.
3. Under Connections, click on database connection to remove.
4. Click Delete.
5. Click Next. The Delete dialog box will appear.
New databases will be file system databases. This database type uses
files and folders as its storage media. The size of the database is only
limited to the free space on the hard drive.
To prevent the database from running slow, it is
recommended that virus checking of the database directory be
disabled. It is also recommended to use NTFS as the hard
drive file format.
1. Exit the instrument software.
2. Click Start on the Windows desktop, select Programs, select
LECO, select the instrument, and then click Database
Management.
3. In the Start Dialog Box,
A. Select Add.
B. Click Next.
C. Select File System Database - Create New.
D. Click Next.
Database Menu
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Presentation Time
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2. Select the time and date for the presentation time as follows:
Select the Live check box to view current information or clear the
Live checkbox in order to select a different date and time.
View History
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Archive Log
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For databases that are not file system databases, use the following steps
to compact/repair the database and recover the freed up space.
1. Create an archive log that has the Delete Entries Upon Completion
check box selected by following the steps in Archive Log, page 4–85.
2. Exit the instrument software.
3. Click Start on the Windows desktop, select Programs, select
LECO, select the instrument, and then click Database
Management. The Start dialog box will appear.
4. Select the database connection for the database, not the archive
log, click Compact/Repair, and then click Next. The following
message will display.
2. Click the drop-down arrow and enter the prior sample deletion date.
3. If the prior samples to be deleted should be exported and saved
before they are deleted, check the Transfer Export Samples to be
deleted check box.
4. Click Delete to delete the prior analyzed samples or Cancel to cancel
deletion.
NOTE Unless otherwise directed by the LECO Application lab, make sure the
method parameters have been set to their default values for the first
time analysis.
C. Click OK to close the Method Properties dialog box.
3. Login a blank. Refer to Blank Login, page 5–9, for additional
information.
A. From the Samples menu, click Login. The Sample Login
dialog box will appear.
Blank Login
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1. From the Samples menu, click Login. The Sample Login dialog
box will appear.
2. Click the Mass/Surface Area Units arrow, to display a list of
measurements.
3. Select the appropriate measurement from the list. The Mass field
will change to Surface Area.
1. From the Samples menu, click Login. The Sample Login dialog
box will appear.
2. Click Balance to enter a weight from an external balance.
At the start of each day or after a combustion boat has not be used for
several hours, use the following steps to burn off the boats and push
rod before sample analysis.
1. From the Samples menu, click Login. The Sample Login dialog
box will appear.
2. Click the arrow and select Burn Off from the Sample Name list.
Boats removed from the furnace are very hot. Permit the boats to
WARNING
cool before emptying the bucket and/or handling.
Analyze a Blank
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Analyze a Standard
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Abort an Analysis
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Add Standards
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View Calibration
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Edit Calibration
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After a drift correction the drift standard results will match the result
from the drift standard used in the original calibration curve not the
certified value.
Insert a Sample
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1. Click and select a row in the spreadsheet after the last analyzed
sample. Insert will insert a row before the selected row.
2. From the Edit menu, click Insert. A row will be inserted into the
spreadsheet before the selected row.
1. Click and select the row in the spreadsheet after the last analyzed
sample.
2. Click Login or press F3.
3. Select where you want the sample to be inserted by clicking on
the selections at the bottom of the Login screen.
A. Add to the end of the list.
B. Add as the next sample to run.
C. Add before row.
D. Add after row.
A group of cells in the spreadsheet can be quickly filled with the same
data. As an example, the method could be changed in a group of
logged in unanalyzed samples.
1. Click and drag the mouse pointer to select the cells to fill with the
same data.
2. From the Edit menu, click Fill. The Fill screen will appear.
Cut
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Copy
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Copy is used to copy a sample from the spreadsheet and copy it to the
Windows® Clipboard. From there it can be Pasted into another location
in the spreadsheet.
1. Select a sample by clicking on a row in the spreadsheet. The row
should be highlighted.
2. Select the Edit menu and click Copy. The sample will be copied to
the clipboard.
Paste is used to copy a sample that was cut or copied to the Windows ®
Clipboard and insert it into the spreadsheet.
1. Select a sample location in the spreadsheet by clicking on a row.
The row should be highlighted.
2. Select the Edit menu and click Paste. The sample will be copied to
the spreadsheet.
Delete a Sample
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Recalculate Results
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Sample Signature
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View Signatures
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1. From the spreadsheet, select the desired samples that have been
analyzed to print. When several samples are selected, the
software will group the samples by sample name.
2. Click Samples and click Print. Clicking Print or Print Preview will
open the Report Settings dialog box.
Export Configuration
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Filename
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1. Select the Configuration menu and click Text Export Formats. The
Export Formats dialog box will appear.
2. Enter a name for the text export format in the Name field.
3. Click Properties to configure the text export format. The Filename
dialog box will appear.
1. Click the Fields tab. The Fields Format Screen will appear. Select
the desired fields to export in the file.
2. To add a field, select the field from the Fields list and click Add. If
additional fields are desired, refer to User Defined Fields for
information on creating them, page 4–59.
3. To remove a field, select the field and click Remove.
4. To move a selected field up towards the top of the list, click
Promote.
5. To move the selected field down towards the bottom of the list,
click Demote.
6. Select the appropriate Average option. The options are Off, On, or
Group by Sample Name Prefix.
1. Click the Advanced tab. The Advanced tab shows the fields and
their order with the delimiters selected on the previous tabs, but
is not limited to these selections. This tab provides an additional
resource for setting up the export format properties by allowing
fields, delimiters, and any additional text to be added, edited, or
deleted directly in the format.
2. To add a field, select a Field from the Fields box and click Add
Field to Export Format. If additional fields are desired, refer to
User Defined Fields for information on creating them, page 4–59.
3. To add text, position the cursor where you wish the text to
display in the Export Format box and then type the desired text.
4. To edit a field, position the cursor in the Export Format at the
point in the format where you wish to edit and make the desired
changes.
5. To delete a field, highlight a Field in the Export Format and then
press Delete on the keyboard to delete it.
1. Click the Preview tab. The Preview Export Format Screen will
appear and display how selected samples would be exported with
the current settings.
NOTE This is a status screen to view the export data format. The export
format cannot be changed from this screen.
Text Export Data permits the operator to select sample data and
export that data to a file. Sample data can be inserted into an Excel ®
spreadsheet from the exported file.
NOTE A data export format must be defined to export sample data. Refer to
page 5–36 for information.
1. Click and drag the mouse pointer to select the rows with sample
data to export to a file.
NOTE If no sample is selected only the last sample in the spreadsheet will
be exported and saved.
2. Click the Sample menu and select Text Export Data. The Export
Format selection screen will appear.
NOTE The Export Format selection screen will not appear unless there is
more than one export format available.
Text Export Buffers permits the operator to select sample plot data
and export that data to a file. Sample plot data can be inserted into an
Excel® spreadsheet from the exported file.
1. Click and drag the mouse pointer to select the rows with sample
data to export to a file.
NOTE If no sample is selected only the last sample in the spreadsheet will
be exported and saved.
2. Click the Sample menu and select Text Export Buffers. The Export
Buffers Filename selection screen will appear.
Text Import Data permits the operator to import sample data from
another application such as an Excel ® spreadsheet.
The text import data, must be a text file. Each line can have the
following fields (must be in order): Sample Name,Sample Mass,Sample
Description,Sample Comment,Sample Operator. The fields must be
delimited by tabs or commas and each sample's data must be on a
separate line.
The line may have just the Sample Name (example: Sample5) or just
the Sample Name and Sample Mass (example: Sample6,0.95) and
skip the remainder of the line. To skip over fields (for instance, Sample
Name, Sample Mass, and Sample Operator and skip the Sample
Description and Sample Comment), you will need to put all the
delimiters in as placeholders to indicate which fields should be filled in
(example: Sample7,0.52,,,Joe Smith). The commas indicate that Joe
Smith goes in the Operator field.
A sample import text file could be:
Example 1
Sample5
Sample6,0.50
Sample7,0.52,,,Joe Smith
Sample 8,0.49,description,comment,Joe Smith
Example 2
Sample19,0.45
Sample20,0.46
Sample21,0.43
2. To add a transmit field, select the field from the Fields list and
click Add. If additional fields are desired, refer to User Defined
Fields for information on creating them, page 4–59.
3. To remove a transmit field, select the field and click Remove.
4. To move a selected field up towards the top of the list, click
Promote.
5. To move the selected field down towards the bottom of the list,
click Demote.
6. Select the Average option desired. Options are Off, On, and
Group by Sample Name Prefix.
1. Click the Advanced tab. The Advanced tab shows the fields and
their order with the delimiters selected on the previous tabs, but
is not limited to these selections. This tab provides an additional
resource for setting up the transmit format properties by allowing
fields, delimiters, and any additional text to be added, edited, or
deleted directly in the format. For an example of a custom data
format, refer to Custom Data Format Example, page 5–55.
2. To add a field, select a Field from the Fields box and click Add
Field to Transmission Format. If additional fields are desired,
refer to User Defined Fields for information on creating them,
page 4–59.
3. To add text, position the cursor where you wish the text to
display in the Transmission Format box and then type the desired
text.
4. To edit a field, position the cursor in the Transmission Format at
the point in the format where you wish to edit and make the
desired changes.
5. To delete a field, highlight a Field in the Transmission Format and
then press Delete on the keyboard to delete it.
Transmit Data permits the operator to select sample data and transmit
the data to a peripheral device. Sample data can be transmitted from
a serial port or over a network.
NOTE Before data is transmitted a transmission data format must be
defined. Refer to Transmit Data Format Configuration, page 5–48.
1. Click and drag the mouse pointer to select the rows with sample
data to transmit.
NOTE If no sample is selected only the last sample in the spreadsheet will
be transmitted.
2. Click the Sample menu and select Transmit. The Transmission
Format selection screen will appear.
NOTE The transmission format selection screen will not appear unless there
is more than one format available.
Transfer Export
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1. Click and drag the mouse pointer to select the rows with sample
data to export to a file.
2. Click the Sample menu and select Transfer Export. The export file
selection screen will appear.
Transfer Import restores sample data that was saved as a file using
Transfer Export. Refer to Transfer Export, page 5–59.
NOTE This includes supporting sample data, methods and calibrations, etc.
1. Click the Sample menu and select Transfer Import. The Import
File selection screen will appear.
Figure 6-1
Air Filter Location
Use the following instructions to replace the 0.6 micron in-line filters.
Right-side Filter
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1. Remove front cover and right-side screws that hold the right-side
panel in place.
2. Remove the screw securing the inner cover.
3. Remove the air filter and inner cover.
4. Pull the inside cover out to release it from the magnetic catch.
5. Loosen fitting and remove 0.6 micron in-line filter. Refer to Figure
6-2, page 6–6.
6. Replace the micron filter and tighten the fitting.
7. Replace the inner cover and secure it with the screw.
8. Replace the air filter, right-side panel, and front cover.
Left-side Filter
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1. Slide the reagent tube upward until the bottom end can swing
free.
2. Tilt out the free end of the reagent tube.
3. Pull the reagent tube downward off the top port.
4. Remove spent packing material and clean the tube.
5. Insert the filter into the bottom of the tube. Refer to Figure 2-22,
page 2–7.
6. Pack 1/4 inch of glass wool into the bottom of the reagent tube.
7. Fill half the reagent tube with Anhydrone.
8. Fill the rest of the reagent tube with LECOSorb leaving about
1 inch at the top open.
9. Pack 1/4 inch of glass wool into the top of the reagent tube leaving
1
/4 inch at the top open for the fitting.
10. Reinstall the reagent tube.
A. Lightly grease the o-rings top and bottom of the reagent
tube with vacuum grease.
B. Push the top end of the reagent tube over the top port
making sure it is sealed over the o-ring.
C. Tilt the reagent tube inward and pull it down, pushing it over
the bottom port making sure it is sealed over the o-ring.
Remove
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1. Remove the three screws that secure the front cover and then
remove the cover.
2. Remove the Purge Tube fitting and pull the purge tube straight
out. Refer to Figure 2-6, page 2–15.
3. Loosen the bottom part of the tube support block by loosening
the two screws on the top, to take the tension off the glass tube.
4. Remove the screws that hold the tube support bracket to the
panel and remove the bracket assembly.
5. Slowly turn the tube back and forth while gently pulling until the
rear of the tube is free from the rear block and o-ring. Carefully
remove the thermocouple by pulling it out slowly.
6. Remove the combustion tube by pulling it straight out from the
furnace.
7. The front gasket will fall free.
O-ring
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1. Loosen the top captive screw until block is loose. Refer to Figure
10-6, page 10–9 to complete this procedure.
2. Remove movable catalyst block and reagent tube.
3. Remove the two hex screws from the front center of the
stationary catalyst block.
4. Remove stationary catalyst block.
5. Remove the o-ring from the stationary catalyst block.
Replace
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NOTE If the combustion tube does not line up with the o-ring and
stationary catalyst block, loosen the two screws on the back plate and
adjust the entire assembly up or down. Refer to Figure 10-5, page
10–9.
The log file is a history of past events. Every time one of the following
procedures is performed, it will be recorded in the log file.
Change of Mass by Operator
Data Out of Range (Ambient Monitor parameter values)
Date of last calibration, drift or blank
Date scheduled maintenance is performed
Network Errors
Network Sign-on Errors
Sample Aborted
Sample Deleted
Standard check out-of-range
1. From the Maintenance menu, click View Log Files. The Log File
will appear.
2. Click Print to send a printout of the log file to the system printer.
3. Click OK when finished.
NOTE The time intervals used for the default counters are dependent on the
environmental conditions, gas cleanliness, and applications. The time
intervals can be adjusted accordingly.
Carbon Types lists the key instrumental parameters for determining several different
types of carbon. After deciding on the instrumental parameters, the operator may
use the Signal Peak, below, to find the interpretation of signal peaks.
Signal Peaks
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Catalyst
Catalyst Possible Possible
Afterburner
Carrier Temperature Source of Source of
Temperature
(°C) CO2 Peak H2O Peak
(°C)
N2 120 120 Carbonate H2O
O2 750 850 Carbonate H2O
Organic if CO2
and H2O
overlap
Sample Mass
m A scalar value used to record the
mass of the analyzed sample (g)
Sensitivity Factor
A scalar value used to convert area into mass
fsensitivity units, adjusted to make the calibration slope =
1
Drift Factor
fdrift A scalar value used to adjust for
instrument drift
Data Buffer
Li
An array of linearized log ratio values.
Average Average
Baseline Signal Endline Signal
10 tb eg in ilast
*
L
i
L*i
i ilast 10tend
bbegin i 1 bend
10 t begin 10 tend
(1)
Average Average
Baseline Time Endline Time
Bi m Ti b (2)
where
bend bbegin b b
m b bbegin end begin tbegin
tend tbegin tend tbegin
Note: The buffers for each sample are stored by the software as baseline subtracted
values, Si.
Note: The times used for baseline subtraction include any delay periods or any time
spent waiting for the signal integration to begin.
Note: The ADC samples at a rate of 10 Hz. Therefore, buffer index values and the
corresponding values in time (sec) differ by a factor of 10 as indicated in Equations 1
and 2.
Note: Summation does not include the integration delay or the signal used to
calculate the beginning or ending baseline.
Note: For each cell, a partial area, an, is determined for every non-zero Step defined
by the Furnace Step Method.
Adjusted Areas
f sensitivity
Drift Factor
a a d j , ex pect ed
f dr ift = (7)
a a d j , m ea su r ed
Note: The expected area is the theoretical value back-calculated from the existing
calibration curve and the known drift standard concentration.
n
Total: Ganalyte g analyte,i (7)
i 1
Note: The calibration coefficients, c3, c2, c1, and c0 are optimized by the user during
calibration.
Note: The carbon cell range used to determine the value for each ganalyte is chosen
based on the carbon Cell Switch Point set in the method. The range can be
overridden in the Peak Grid.
Ganalyte
Total: C(% ) 100 (8)
m
Ganalyte
Total: C( ppm ) 10 6 (9)
m
mg Ganalyte
Total: D( ) 2
(10)
ft 2
1000 area ( ft )
Note: The RC612 software supports the following units: mg/in 2, mg/ft2, mg/cm2,
mg/dm2, mg/m2.
Ambient Chart
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Click Poll Devices to send a signal over the network to determine what
is connected to the network. Network hardware should appear under
devices indicating they are functioning and signing on to the network.
Reset Network
27B
Upgrade a Device
28B
Network Definitions
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1. Click the down arrow under the meter to select the meter
function. Selections are Furnace Temperature, Purifier Catalyst
Temperature, and Furnace Catalyst Temperature.
2. The meter will display the current temperature for the selection.
Target Value—The temperature that the furnace will ramp to. This can
be higher or lower than the current temperature.
Ramp Target—The rate that the furnace will ramp to reach the target
temperature.
NOTE Moving the mouse pointer over the solenoid valves and double-
clicking on them will toggle the solenoid valves open and closed.
E. Click OK to continue.
F. When the following dialog box is displayed, enter the meter
readings average flow rate.
Purge Flow
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Figure 8-1
Front Cover
Figure 8-2
Purge Tube
3. Connect the flow monitor to the purge tube fitting, refer to Figure
8-3, below.
Figure 8-3
Purge Tube Fitting
Figure 8-4
Exhaust Fitting
Analysis Errors
Message Cause Actions
A mass must be entered No mass for sample Enter a mass for the
to analyze a sample. sample to be analyzed
A method must be defined No method defined for Select a method for the
to analyze a sample. sample sample to be analyzed
A furnace method must be No furnace method Select a furnace method
defined to analyze a defined for sample for the sample to be
sample. analyzed
Not Ready - <reason> Hardware not ready to Fix or wait for indicated
analyze sample reason
Pause
The date entered is not a Invalid data for Pause Enter a valid date for the
valid date pause
First select an unanalyzed Tried to Pause an analyzed Only use Pause on
sample before selecting sample unanalyzed samples
this command.
Analysis Warnings
The <element name> Element’s results are Check the analysis for
answer is outside the\ outside the specified anomalies, possibly need
standard’s defined control control limits for the to drift the instrument.
limits.\ defined standard
Software Registration
Software License Key Not The key is not plugged Plug in the key that
Found or License Not Valid into the computer, or the contains a valid license for
license on the key is not the current version of the
valid for this software software, or go to the
About dialog and press
Change and verify and
correct the license
information. Contact LECO
for a key and the correct
license information
Invalid Registration Incorrect software Go to the About dialog and
Number registration number in the press Change and verify
license information and correct the license
information. Contact LECO
for the correct license
information
Are you sure you want to There is already a valid Verify that an updated
overwrite a valid license? license on the key for this license is required
software
Failed to save license The license on the key was Contact LECO
not updated
Standard Calibration
WARNING: The sample Not all calibration samples Decide whether to
blank on one or more are using the same blank continue with calibration
samples does not match with using different or the
the current method same blank value
blank.\ Do you wish to
recalculate the selected
results for the current
method blank?
Warning: This action will Select an element to use Decide whether to select
change all cells to use Single Standard Single Standard
single standard calibration. Calibration Calibration for all elements
Do you still want to make
the change?
Warning: This action will Selected an element to Decide whether to stay in
change all other cells from switch from Single Single Standard
single standard calibration Standard Calibration to a Calibration for all elements
to linear calibration. Do regular curve order or switch out of that mode
you still want to make the
change?
Maintenance Counters
This counter is required Tried to delete a required Do not try to delete
and cannot be deleted. counter required counters
A counter with name Trying to create a new Use a different name
<name> already exists counter
Balance
The balance is sending Multiple mass entries from Check balance
more frequently than the balance in rapid communication setting at
allowed.\ either the succession the balance and the PC
balance is configured
incorrectly,\ or the print
key on the balance was
pressed twice.
Users
You do not have User is restricted from the Change user permission or
permission to\ <name of action sign on as a user with the
action trying to be proper permission
performed>
Access is Read Only User is restricted from the Change user permission or
action sign on as a user with the
proper permission
Failed to get the user Operating system did not Restart system and retry,
name from operating report a user name contact LECO
system.\ Starting
application in guest mode.
User <user name> does User name does not exist Have the user added to
not exist in the the system or sign on with
application.\ Contact a valid user
administrator to add the
user.\ Starting application
in guest mode.
Database
An error occurred creating Contact LECO.
the database file.
Database could not be Problem locating the Contact LECO.
opened. database or permission
problems
Error creating registry May not have OS Check OS permission
key: <key> - check user permission to create settings for current
permission settings. registry keys account. Logon as
Administrator and try
again.
The automatic database The former database data Contact LECO. In the
import process has failed was not successfully meantime, keep a copy of
to complete [because the imported into the new the old software to view
connection could not be GLOSS database the former database data.
established]. The original If new samples are run,
database has not changed, they will show in the new
but you will not be able to GLOSS database
access the data using the
GLOSS database.
The file <file> does not The expected database file Check and the file name.
exist. is not at that location, Put manually moved files
perhaps because files were where they belong
manually moved
Connection Name already Trying to add a new Use a unique connection
exists connection using a name
duplicate name
The directory <directory> Trying to create a File Delete the files in the
appears to hold existing System Database in a directory if they are no
document files. These directory that has non- longer needed, or create a
must be deleted manually database files in it already new (empty) directory to
to use this as the target use instead
for the File System
Database.
No method folders Database does not have Check that the rest of the
method folders, so Method database validation is
Validation will not be done successful. If there were
supposed to be methods,
the database could be
corrupt
Sample
You cannot delete sample Tried to delete a sample Remove sample from
"<sample name>".\n It is used by calibration calibration if it needs to be
referenced by a deleted
calibration.
First select the samples to No samples selected Select the samples to be
recalculate before used
selecting this command.
One or More Cell(s) are Entering data into field Do not enter data into
Not Editable that is not editable uneditable fields
Paste area does not match The cut-and-paste areas Verify the desired text was
Copy area. Some text may were not the same size copied
not have been copied.
The sample that is The requested change is Make sure the physical
currently being analyzed only valid for unanalyzed samples match the order
was not promoted. samples in the sample grid
The sample that is
currently being analyzed
was not demoted.
The sample that has been The requested change is Make sure the physical
analyzed was not only valid for unanalyzed samples match the order
promoted. samples in the sample grid
The sample that has been
analyzed was not
demoted.
Sample Template
A sample template with Trying to create a new Use a different name
name <name> already sample template
exists
Method
Methods have been lost Method missing Software created default
for the following sample method, samples and
rows:\ <row numbers>\ method must be reviewed
The method <method for integrity.
name> with default
settings has been created\
and inserted into each of
the above sample rows.
You will need to Calibrations were missing Calibrate each of the
recalibrate method(s):\ from the names methods methods
<method names>
You cannot delete method Trying to delete a method Delete all samples and
“<method name>”.\ It is which is still in use other information
referenced by a sample. referenced by the method
before deleting the
method
The method <method Tried to enter the name of Select an existing method
name> does not exist. a non-existent method or create a method with
that name
A method with name Trying to create a new Use a different name
<name> already exists. method
Export
Could not open the file\ This error can occur when Verify that the file was not
<file name> for trying to export a file deleted or moved.; Verify
exporting.\ that the file is not a read
only file or it is currently
open.; Retry exporting
with a different name; If
error persists, contact
LECO
First select the samples to No samples selected Select the samples to be
be exported before used
selecting this command.
An error occurred Database or file error Retry with different export
exporting the method(s). target
An error occurred Database or file error Retry with different import
importing the method(s). target
An error occurred Database or file error Retry with different export
exporting the sample(s). target
An error occurred Database or file error Retry with different import
importing the sample(s). target
An error occurred Database or file error Validate the database or
exporting the furnace retry with different export
methods(s). target
An error occurred Database or file error Validate the database or
importing the furnace retry with different import
methods(s). target
An export format with Trying to create a new Use a unique name
name <name> already export format with a
exists. duplicate name
A data export format must Trying to export before an Create an export format
be defined to export export format has been
sample data. created
Drift Calibration
Drift Mass Range Error : Entered a mass value Only enter mass ranges
Nominal Mass (<nominal outside the acceptable appropriate to the drift
mass>); Range range for the drift standard
(<acceptable mass standard
range>); Value Entered
(<entered mass value>)
Transmit
There are no samples to No sample in the sample
transmit. log
First select the samples to No samples selected Select the samples to be
transmit before selecting used
this command.
A transmission format A data transmit format has Create a data transmit
must be defined to not been set up for this format for the method.
transmit a sample. method See setup transmission
formats
A communications error An undefined error Verify the port exists, is
occurred while occurred during data active, and not is use by
transmitting. transmit other applications; If error
persists contact LECO
A transmit format with Trying to create a new Use a unique name
name <name> already transmit format with a
exists. duplicate name
The following section explains the required settings, below, and the
installation procedure, page 9–5, for LECO software. Additional
information can be found in Configuring the Ethernet Adaptor, page
9–12, Configuring Firewall Settings, page 9–21, and Registering the
Software, page 9–22.
The following table explains the minimum settings required for LECO
software. LECO recommends that the system always be updated to
correspond with the latest service packs available at
www.microsoft.com.
The following table shows the minimum permissions that a user must
have in the Microsoft Windows OS in order to perform certain tasks in
the software. Refer to Users Permissions.
To use LECO software, read-write access is required for all the data
files. The proper permissions are automatically set up during the
software installation; however, if these permissions are ever changed,
file access errors can occur. The following table shows the data folders
that require read-write permissions.
Antivirus Software
Do not install the Copy Protection Key until after the software
has been installed.
10. Determine the folder location for Adobe Reader. Select Next for
the default location, or select Browse, select a different location,
and then select Next.
12. When the "Setup Completed" dialog box appears, click Finish.
Windows 7
9. Click OK.
Windows Vista
The following steps apply when using the Windows Vista operating
system.
Windows XP
6. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) check box. The other check
boxes should be cleared.
7. Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and select Properties. The
TCP/IP Properties dialog box will appear.
The following steps apply only when a firewall program other than
Microsoft Windows is used.
Do not insert the copy protection key into the USB port until
the LECO software is installed and the PC has been
rebooted.
4. Click Copy.
5. Open a blank email message and press Ctrl and V on the
keyboard to paste the license information into the email message.
6. Send the email or just the Key number to the LECO designee.
The Copy Protection Key Not Found or License Not Valid dialog box
may appear if the copy protection key is not installed, the software is
not registered, or the software is already running. Follow the steps
below.
Verify the copy protection key is installed. If not,
1. Click OK, and then insert the copy protection key.
2. On the Licenses dialog box, click Close. The software login will
appear.
If the copy protection key is installed, the software may not be
registered.
1. Click OK.
2. Insert the copy protection key. The Licenses dialog box will
appear.
3. Click on the old version and then click Change. Follow the
instructions in Registering Software, beginning with step 5.
Figure 9-1
Furnace Thermocouple Adjustment
Figure 9-3
Over-Temp Thermocouple
2. All the IR Detectors for the system are listed. If the IR detector
has been replaced, enter the reference and saturation that are
provided on the tag attached to the replacement IR detector.
Refer to the IR Detector Linearization Definitions, page 9–33, for
additional information.
Values
1. Turn on the nitrogen and oxygen supplies and allow the IR cells
to stabilize. This will take a minimum of 4 hours if the cell was
just installed or if the instrument has been off for an extended
period of time.
2. Perform a Systems Check to verify the instrument is operating
properly. Refer to Systems Check on page 8–11.
3. Click Configuration and select IR Detector Linearization. The IR
Detector Linearization screen will appear.
Analysis Parameters
Significant Digits 5 5
Furnace Steps
Hold Parameters
Peak Threshold 0 0 0
NOTE The following messages may appear in dialog boxes after optimization
is complete.
!
It is required that the operator use anti-static procedures while
CAUTION
working with the instrument and be cautious of areas with high
voltage and high temperature.
This section describes and explains the features and functions of the
diagnostics window of the RC612 software. Once the RC612 program is
started, clicking on the Diagnostics tab at the top, and then choosing
any of the given options opens up the diagnostics window. The
Network tab provides information on all of the application boards that
reside within the instrument.
The Device column lists the various circuit boards in the instrument
that can be monitored by the program. For the RC612 there are (5)
ECLIPSE circuit boards (IR Cell, Oven, Dual Heater, Furnace, and Flow)
listed under this column.
The MAC_ID column lists the order in which all the circuit boards sign
on to the network. A MAC_ID of 1 is reserved for the host board and
does not appear on this chart. Since there are (5) application boards in
the RC612 instrument, the MAC_ID column shows numbers between
2 and 6. The same MAC_ID number is not used for two different
boards, but the all the boards themselves can sign on in any order.
The Class column gives a 2-digit (hex) listing of all the different
groups (i.e., Hosts, Temperature Controllers, Furnace Controllers,
Motor Controllers, I/O, etc….) of circuit boards that exist. Each
application board has a distinct class assigned to it, and two different
boards may not share the same class (unless their Instance is
different).
The Instance column shows how many multiple variations of each
circuit board are present in a given instrument. If all the circuit boards
in the instrument are unique, then the Instance column shows a 0.
The following is a list of all the ECLIPSE error codes that appear if a
given application board is not working properly. The error code is read
as the number of times LED4 (amber) blinks on the 666-310 board
(ECLIPSE Daughter Board) that resides on each application board.
During normal operation, LED4 is off, but in the event of an error
message, the LED will blink at a steady rate.
The actual error code is determined by carefully observing the series of
LED blinks. For a two digit error code xy, LED4 blinks an x number of
times corresponding to the first digit, then a short pause occurs, and
finally blinks y number of times corresponding to the second digit.
There is a slightly longer pause following the second digit, and the
sequence starts over again. Thus, for 24: 2 blinks, short pause, 4
blinks, longer pause….. The slightly longer pause can be used to
distinguish between 24 and 42, 2 and 22, and other similar cases. For
single digit error codes, LED4 blinks the appropriate number of times,
followed by a slightly longer pause. This sequence is also repeated.
RESOURCE_UNAVAIL 1
NO_SERVER_CNXNS 2
NO_SERVER_MSG_IDS 3
BUS_OFF_ERROR 4
FIFO_MSG_ERROR 5
CHECKSUM_ERROR 6
NET_RESPONSE_ERROR 7
OBJ_DOESNT_EXIST 8
NO_SERIAL_NUMBER 11
PROGRAM_FLASH_ERROR 12
CONSUMER_ERROR 13
PRODUCER_ERROR 14
CAN_PORT_ERROR 15
INACTIVITY_TIMEOUT 16
UCMM_PROCESS_OPEN_ERROR 31
NO_DEVICE_TABLE 32
MSG_ID_INVALID 33
HI_RAM_ERROR 35
APPLICATION_NOT_LOADED 41
APPLICATION_NOT_STARTED 42
APPLICATION_BAD_CHECKSUM 43
PRODUCER1_ERROR 51
PRODUCER2_ERROR 52
PRODUCER3_ERROR 53
PRODUCER4_ERROR 54
PRODUCER5_ERROR 55
PRODUCER6_ERROR 56
CONSUMER1_ERROR 61
CONSUMER2_ERROR 62
CONSUMER3_ERROR 63
This section describes the steps required to troubleshoot the Ethernet to CAN
Bridge (666-573X) board, shown in Figure 10-1, page 10–5. This board is
intended to provide a bi-directional means of communications between a PC and
a CAN (Controller Area Network) controller. Communications with the ECLIPSE
network is handled by the NI processor on the Daughter Card.
It will be assumed that the instrument is powered on, and that the RC612
software is running. All the boards in the instrument are signed on to the
ECLIPSE network when the following appears on the Network Diagnostics table:
In the event that any of the above fails to occur, referring to the Network
Diagnostics section should help to troubleshoot the majority of possible
problems that may arise with the board. On the board, verify that:
Both ends of the Ethernet cable are secured.
The Ethernet to CAN Bridge card (A17) is connected to J512AP (Host-In) of
the 666-512X board (A10).
The Daughter Board has the right NI software (off-board verification).
The board should be replaced if the techniques contained in the Network
Diagnostics section or the notes above don’t provide a solution.
Symptom:
LED4 (amber) on the (666-310X120) Daughter Card is blinking at a
periodic rate.
Possible Problem(s):
Error message is being flashed.
Course of Action:
Refer to the ECLIPSE Error Codes section.
NOTE When the furnace control loop is inactive, LED4 (amber) blinks about
once every two seconds. When the furnace control loop is active,
LED4 blinks about two times per second.
Symptom:
Furnace will not heat or stops heating.
Possible Problem(s):
Heating element broken.
The table on the following page is the failure-mode and effects
analysis for the RC612 furnace. The table lists the corrective
action taken and results for most problems related to
controlling the RC612 furnace. It assumes the use of the 666-
602X130 furnace controller card with one control and one over-
temperature thermocouple. Furthermore, a mechanical safety
relay and a phase-controlled SSR provide AC power to the
furnace heating element.
11 SSR is somehow given D = 100% Breaker Opens N/A none Reports temperature error Furnace Cools Down
12 Mechanical relay fails short none none none none Normal Operation
Sets ADC Over / Under
Flow & ADC Error bits OR
Control or over temperature Uses Interrupt Error Reports ADC Over/Under
13 none Sets FTOOR & Furnace
Counter - Turns off Furnace Error
Furnace Cools Down
thermocouple unplugged Error bits & D to 0 -
interrupts FW
Cabinet Fan(s) Fails: Cabinet Checks for > 50 °C, if 5 Reports cabinet
16 none none times, cools down furnace temperature too high error
Normal Operation
Temperature is > 50 °C
Sets ADC Power Supply & Uses Interrupt Error Reports ADC Power Supply
17 5 VDC analog supply fails none ADC error bits Counter - Turns off Furnace Error
Furnace Cools Down
Sets Over/Under Flow error Uses Interrupt Error Reports ADC Over/Under
18 ADC Over/Under Flow none bits Counter - Turns off Furnace Flow Error
Furnace Cools Down
Sets Cold Junction EOC Uses Interrupt Error Reports Cabinet Temp
21 Cold-Junction EOC Timeout none Timeout and ADC Error bits Counter - Turns off Furnace EOC Error
Furnace Cools Down
Sets Cold Junction CRC Uses Interrupt Error Reports Cabinet CRC
22 Cold-Junction CRC Timeout none Timeout and ADC Error bits Counter - Turns off Furnace Timeout Error
Furnace Cools Down
Sets ADC Time-out & ADC Uses Interrupt Error Reports ADC Time-out
23 ADC Timeout none error bits Counter - Turns off Furnace Error
Furnace Cools Down
Symptom:
Furnace blower will not activate.
Possible Problem(s):
Open AC circuit.
Course of Action:
Check the cable connection to the furnace blower (FAN4).
Check the fuse (F2) on the Furnace Control board (A4).
Symptom:
Oxygen Enable (SV4) and Nitrogen Enable (SV5) solenoids
aren’t activating.
Possible Problem(s):
J394H is not securely connected to the Furnace Control board
(A4).
Course of Action:
Check the cable connection(s) to the solenoid(s).
Symptom:
LED3 (green) on the (666-310X140) daughterboard is
continuously on or off.
Possible Problem(s):
Board is waiting or unable to sign on to the network.
ECLIPSE cable is not secure on both ends.
Course of Action:
Refer to the Network Diagnostics section, page 9–43.
Check that the connections at both ends of the ECLIPSE cable
are secure. This cable connects J313B on the Oven Control
board (A12) to J512D on the Distribution board (A10).
Symptom:
LED4 (amber) on the (666-310X140) Daughter Card is blinking
at a periodic rate.
Possible Problem(s):
Error message is being flashed.
Course of Action:
Refer to the ECLIPSE Error Codes section.
Symptom:
Oven is not heating.
Possible Problem(s):
Open AC heater circuit.
Course of Action:
Check the incoming AC power connection at connector J313B.
Check the cable connections to the oven heaters at connectors
J313 and J313A.
Symptom:
IR Cell output is reading too high.
Possible Problem(s):
Bad Detector card.
Course of Action:
Replace Detector card
Replace IR Cell assembly.
Symptom:
IR Cell output is reading too low.
Possible Problem(s):
Bad Detector card.
Bad Emitter card.
Course of Action:
Replace Detector card.
Replace Emitter card.
Replace IR Cell assembly.
The board should be replaced if the techniques contained in the
Network Diagnostics section or the notes above don’t provide a
solution.
Symptom:
LED3 (green) on the (666-310X140) daughterboard is
continuously on or off.
Possible Problem(s):
Board is waiting or unable to sign on to the network.
ECLIPSE cable is not secure on both ends.
Course of Action:
Refer to the Network Diagnostics section.
Check that the connections at both ends of the ECLIPSE cable
are secure. This cable connects J514F on the Dual Heater board
(A11) to J512AM on the Distribution board (A10).
Symptom:
LED4 (amber) on the (666-310X120) Daughter Card is blinking
at a periodic rate.
Possible Problem(s):
Error message is being flashed.
Course of Action:
Refer to the ECLIPSE Error Codes section.
Symptom:
Furnace Catalyst heater (HTR3) or Purifier Catalyst heater
(HTR4) will not heat.
Possible Problem(s):
Open heater circuit(s).
Open thermocouple circuit(s).
Course of Action:
Check the incoming AC power connection at connector J514F.
For the Furnace Catalyst,
Check the connection to the heater at J514B.
Verify the integrity of the heater (HTR3) by measuring the
resistance between J514B pins 1 and 2 with a DVM. The
measured resistance should be 127Ω ±5%.
Symptom:
End-Cap Fan (FAN3) will not activate.
Possible Problem(s):
Open fan circuit.
Furnace temperature is less than 200°C.
Course of Action:
Check the connections to the fan.
Access the Service Furnace tab from the Diagnostics menu and
unselect the box labeled Blower off of Control Request to
disable software control. Select the Solenoid and Switches tab
from the Diagnostics screen. Check the End-Cap Fan box to
enable the solenoid and verify fan operation.
Symptom:
Vacuum Pump (PUMP1) will not activate.
Possible Problem(s):
Open pump circuit.
Course of Action:
Check the connections to the vacuum pump.
The board should be replaced if the techniques contained in the
Network Diagnostics section or the notes above don’t provide a
solution.
Symptom:
LED3 (green) on the (666-310X140) daughterboard is
continuously on or off.
Possible Problem(s):
Board is waiting or unable to sign on to the network.
ECLIPSE cable is not secure on both ends.
Course of Action:
Refer to the Network Diagnostics section.
Check that the connections at both ends of the ECLIPSE cable
are secure. This cable connects J315A on the Flow Control
board (A2) to J512C on the Distribution board (A10).
Symptom:
LED4 (amber) on the (666-310X120) Daughter Card is blinking
at a periodic rate.
Possible Problem(s):
Error message is being flashed.
Symptom:
Unable to activate or control Analysis gas flow.
Possible Problem(s):
Open proportional valve drive circuit.
Open flow feedback circuit.
Carrier gas not connected or activated.
Leak in analysis flow path.
Vacuum pump not activated.
Course of Action:
Check the cable connections to the proportional valve (PV2).
Check the cable connections to the flow sensor (MT2).
Make sure the gas is connection(s) to the back of the unit are
secure, and that the main software screen’s F8 button reads
“Gas Standby”.
Verify that the vacuum pump is functioning properly.
Leak-check the unit.
Symptom:
Unable to activate or control Purge gas flow.
Possible Problem(s):
Open proportional valve drive circuit.
Open flow feedback circuit.
Carrier gas not connected or activated.
Leak in purge flow path.
Course of Action:
Check the cable connections to the proportional valve (PV1).
Check the cable connections to the flow sensor (MT1).
Make sure the gas is connection(s) to the back of the unit are
secure, and that the main software screen’s F8 button reads
“Gas Standby”.
Leak-check the unit.
The board should be replaced if the techniques contained in the
Network Diagnostics section or the notes above don’t provide a
solution.
Figure 10-8
Heater Catalyst Assembly 625-510-437
Figure 10-20
IR Cell 6.00 Assembly
A
Abort an Analysis ................................................................... 5–17
Accessories List ...................................................................... 1–30
Add Standards ....................................................................... 5–23
Air Filter Cleaning ..................................................................... 6–4
Ambient Chart ......................................................................... 8–3
Ambient Monitor ...................................................................... 8–3
Ambient Monitor Ranges ........................................................... 8–5
Ambient Chart Definitions.......................................................... 8–4
Analysis Method ..................................................................... 4–36
Analysis Parameter Definitions ................................................. 4–39
Analyze a Blank ..................................................................... 5–16
Analyze a Sample ................................................................... 5–17
Analyze a Standard ................................................................ 5–16
Apply Power .......................................................................... 2–17
Auto Widths........................................................................... 4–29
B
Balance Configuration ............................................................. 4–32
Blank Calibration .................................................................... 5–20
Blank Login ............................................................................. 5–9
C
Calibration ............................................................................ 5–19
Carbon Types .......................................................................... 7–4
Catalyst Heater Temperature ................................................... 4–39
Clone a Method ...................................................................... 4–41
Components List .................................................................... 1–30
Computer Installation ............................................................. 2–16
D
Data Backup .......................................................................... 5–59
Database Menu ...................................................................... 4–12
Define Calibration Standards ................................................... 4–48
Delay Analysis ....................................................................... 5–17
Delete a Method ..................................................................... 4–45
Delete a Sample..................................................................... 5–29
Delete a Sample Template....................................................... 4–53
Deleting Analyzed Samples...................................................... 4–88
Determining User Permissions.................................................. 4–21
Diagnostics Menu ................................................................... 4–20
Drift Correction ...................................................................... 5–24
E
Edit a Method ........................................................................ 4–40
Edit Menu .............................................................................. 4–12
Element Parameters Definitions ............................................... 4–39
Enter a Mass From the Balance ................................................ 5–14
Equipment Packages ............................................................... 1–26
Error Messages ...................................................................... 8–22
Export a Method..................................................................... 4–42
Export Configuration ............................................................... 5–36
Export Text Buffers ................................................................ 5–45
F
Fill Cells with the Same Data ................................................... 5–28
Flow Diagram ........................................................................ 7–10
Furnace Diagnostics.................................................................. 8–9
Furnace Diagnostics Definitions ................................................ 8–10
G
Go to Analyze Row in the Spreadsheet ...................................... 4–29
Go to First Row in the Spreadsheet ........................................... 4–29
Go to Last Row in the Spreadsheet ........................................... 4–29
I
Illustrations List ....................................................................... 1–7
Import a Method .................................................................... 4–44
Infrared Radiation Absorption and Detection ................................ 7–5
Interference to Other Devices .................................................. 1–21
International Installation ........................................................... 2–5
L
LECO-Supplied Dell Computers ................................................ 1–22
Log Bar ................................................................................. 4–28
Login Using a Calibration Standard ........................................... 4–50
Login Using a Sample Template ............................................... 4–54
M
Maintenance Counter Definitions .............................................. 6–14
Maintenance Menu ................................................................. 4–20
Method Configuration.............................................................. 4–36
N
Network Definitions .................................................................. 8–7
Network Diagnostics ................................................................. 8–6
O
Options ................................................................................. 1–28
P
Pause Analysis ....................................................................... 5–17
R
Reagent Tube Repacking ........................................................... 6–8
Recalculate Results................................................................. 5–29
Remove a Programmed Pause or Delay ..................................... 5–18
Replace Drift Standard ............................................................ 5–25
Reset Maintenance Counters .................................................... 6–16
Reset Network ......................................................................... 8–7
Resetting the Balance ............................................................... 3–3
S
Sample Display Configuration .................................................. 4–26
Sample Filters ........................................................................ 4–55
Sample Login ......................................................................... 5–11
Sample Login Definitions ......................................................... 5–12
Samples Menu ....................................................................... 4–14
Sample Signature ................................................................... 5–29
Sample Templates .................................................................. 4–52
Select a Language .................................................................. 4–25
Shortcuts to Move Between Samples ........................................ 4–29
Signal Peaks ............................................................................ 7–4
Solenoids and Switches ........................................................... 8–13
Specifications ........................................................................ 1–32
Standard Calibration ............................................................... 5–21
Static.................................................................................... 1–21
System Check ........................................................................ 8–11
System Check Definitions ........................................................ 8–12
System Configuration ............................................................. 4–30
System Configuration Definitions.............................................. 4–31
T
Test Commands ..................................................................... 4–34
U
Upgrade a Device ..................................................................... 8–7
User Permissions .................................................................... 4–21
V
View Calibration ..................................................................... 5–23
View History .......................................................................... 5–25
View Log File ......................................................................... 6–12
View Menu ............................................................................ 4–13
View Signatures ..................................................................... 5–30
W
Wake Up ............................................................................... 4–35
Warranty............................................................................... 1–15
WEEE Statements .................................................................. 1–16