Parr Instrument 6400, Operating Instructions Manual

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Samba Server Feature (Optional)
Samba was originally developed as an implementa-
tion of the SMB (Server Message Block) protocol.
The most common use of SMB is in Microsoft’s CIFS
(Common Internet File System) implementation. As
a result, Samba has become a de facto Microsoft
network compatibility tool. In relation to CIFS,
Samba allows non-Microsoft operating systems to
enjoy effectively seamless server and client opera-
tion in networks catering to the needs of Windows
computers. It is an “open” standard and defined in
IETF RFC1001 and RFC1002.
The Samba server feature option in the Parr 6400
Calorimeter offers seamless file services to Win-
dows based clients. It allows the calorimeter to
interact with a Microsoft Windows client as if it is
a Windows file server. The Samba server feature
can be used to facilitate data file transfer from a
calorimeter or proximate interface to a PC running
the Windows operating system. This method of file
transfer, for some users, may be less cumbersome
and more intuitive than using a web browser as an
FTP client program to retrieve or log files.
When purchasing this feature, the user must supply
Parr with the MAC address of the calorimeter (found
in the Software & Hardware Info menu screen). This
allows Parr to activate the feature key. In order to
enable the calorimeter to use the bar code feature, the
feature key needs to be entered into the instrument.
Select the PROGRAM INFORMATION AND CONTROL
key from the Main Menu. Next, select FEATURE
KEY and enter the feature key purchased from Parr
Instrument Company into the instrument by using the
touchpad. Pressing the key labeled “ABC” allows the
user to switch from upper case letters, to lower case
letters, to numerals, and finally to symbols.
To access the test data open the run data folder. To access the log file open the log data folder.