Gamry VistaShield Stir/Purge, Operator'S Manual

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Chapter 3: Unpacking and Installation – Complete Unit--Software Installation
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Software Installation
The Stir/Purge was designed for convenient remote control of the Stir and Purge functions using Gamry ’s
Framework scripts. The control is implemented through digital control lines on a cable connecting the Stir/Purge
to any Gamry Potentiostat. An appropriate cable was provided with the Stir/Purge.
If you will be using remote control of the Stir/Purge, Gamry recommends that you upgrade your Gamry
software to the latest revision of the Gamry Framework. A Software installation CD was provided for this
purpose.
Insert the CD into the computer that you will use with the Stir/Purge. If Autoplay is enabled, a Setup Program
will run. If Autoplay is not enabled on your computer,
you will have to navigate to the CD’s main folder and run
Autoplay. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen as Autoplay runs a Setup program.
USB Port
The USB port on the back of the Stir/Purge is currently used for firmware updates only. Do not make any
connections to this port during normal installation of the system.
Power cord and power connection
The VistaShield Stir/Purge does not plug directly in the AC mains supply. Instead, the mains is connected to an
external power supply, which supplies a regulated 12-volt DC output. This regulated DC is then connected to
the POWER IN jack on the rear of the Stir/Purge.
The USB connection is not used in normal operation. The Stir/Purge works
without a computer connection.
The Gamry Framework software is written for use on computers running a
recent version of Microsoft Windows. Make sure that your computer meets these simple
requirements.
A computer based on one of the Pentium

family of

Intel microprocessors or a 100%
compatible processor from another vendor.
One of the following operating systems:
Windows
®
2000, Windows
®
XP, Windows
®
Vista, or Windows
®
7
(contact Gamry’s Internet site www.gamry.com if you have a newer Windows edition).