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Installing WCG6

This document provides instructions for installing compuGRAPH version 6 software and related drivers. It describes installing drivers for KPCI-3100 data acquisition boards or replacing older DAS-1702 boards with KPCI-3100 boards. The instructions must be followed in order and include installing driver software, shutting down to insert boards, and using configuration utilities to set up the boards. It also provides instructions for installing compuGRAPH version 6 and converting databases from earlier versions for compatibility.

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Installing WCG6

This document provides instructions for installing compuGRAPH version 6 software and related drivers. It describes installing drivers for KPCI-3100 data acquisition boards or replacing older DAS-1702 boards with KPCI-3100 boards. The instructions must be followed in order and include installing driver software, shutting down to insert boards, and using configuration utilities to set up the boards. It also provides instructions for installing compuGRAPH version 6 and converting databases from earlier versions for compatibility.

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Quick Start Installation of compuGRAPH for Windows Version 6

If installing compuGRAPH version 6 on a workstation, which will be connected to a


Serial Port instrument, You do not need to install the DAS drivers. Skip ahead to the
section on installing compuGRAPH Version 6.

This is a cookbook procedure. You must follow all steps in order. In particular, the
DriverLINX software must be loaded before compuGRAPH. Failure to follow the
instructions IN ORDER may result in improper operation; in particular, platen state may
not be recognized.

Instructions for installing the KPCI 3100 series boards and replacement of the DAS-1702 series
boards:

New Installations using KPCI-3100 boards:

Note: Install the Driver software before inserting the data acquisition board.

The following procedure should be followed for installations on all systems, whether running Windows NT,
Windows 95, or Windows 98.

1) Install WCG6\KPCI3100\Setup.exe from the CD


2) If there is a patch installation utility in the KPCI3100 folder, install this next. This will bring the
DriverLINX drivers to the latest version.
(The patch install programs will usually have a file name such as 3100-850A02.0.0.5.EXE and it
will display a ‘Red Box’ Icon in Windows Explorer).
3) Shut down the computer and insert the KPCI-3101 or KPCI-3102 data acquisition board into an
available PCI slot.
4) Restart the computer. During restart, the computer should recognize the new KPCI board and
automatically load the driver files.
5) When restart is complete, Run DriverLINX Configuration from Control Panel.
6) Select the KPCI board in the DriverLINX setup utility and Click on the “Configure” command
button.
a) If Using the KPCI-3101, Assign Logical device 0 (Zero).
b) If Using the KPCI-3102, Assign Logical device 1 (One).
7) In the Configuration screen, click on the Analog Input TAB. Set the Channels to “8 Differential”.
8) Accept all the setting by clicking on OK, and then click Close.
9) Allow the computer to restart.
10) At this point the board and drivers should be operational. There is no need to set I/O port address,
IRQ or DMA channel assignment. There should not be any conflict of settings, since the KPCI-
3100 series boards do not use IRQ or DMA resources.

Replacement of DAS-1702 with KPCI-3100 series:

1) Run DriverLINX Configuration from Control Panel.


2) Select the DAS-1702 boards Device number on the DriverLINX list and Click the Remove
command button.
3) Install WCG6\KPCI3100\Setup.exe from the CD
Quick Start Installation of compuGRAPH for Windows Version 6

4) If there is a patch installation utility in the KPCI3100 folder, install this next. This will bring the
DriverLINX drivers to the latest version.
5) (The patch install programs will usually have a file name such as 3100-850A02.0.0.5.EXE and it
will display a ‘Red Box’ Icon in Windows Explorer).
6) Shut down the computer and insert the KPCI-3101 or KPCI-3102 data acquisition board into an
available PCI slot.
7) Remove the DAS-1702 board at this time.
8) Restart the computer. During restart, the computer should recognize the new KPCI board and
automatically load the driver files.
9) When restart is complete, Run DriverLINX Configuration from Control Panel.
10) Select the KPCI board in the DriverLINX setup utility and Click on the “Configure” command
button.
11) If Using the KPCI-3101, Assign Logical device 0 (Zero).
12) If Using the KPCI-3102, Assign Logical device 1 (One).
13) In the Configuration screen, click on the Analog Input TAB. Set the Channels to “8 Differential”.
14) Accept all the setting by clicking on OK, and then click Close.
15) Allow the computer to restart.
16) At this point the board and drivers should be operational. There is no need to set I/O port address,
IRQ or DMA channel assignment. There should not be any conflict of settings, since the KPCI-
3100 series boards do not use IRQ or DMA resources.
Quick Start Installation of compuGRAPH for Windows Version 6

The following Instructions refer to installations using the DAS-1702 series boards only.

Installing DAS Drivers on a Windows NT4.0 Workstation:


Warning, It is recommended that you install Service Pack 2 (or Later) for Windows NT 4.0. This application may
not work properly without it.

1) Install WCG6\KMB1700\Setup.exe from the CD. This installation requests a serial


number. Use 41776131.

If there is a patch installation utility in the KMB1700 folder, install this next. This will bring the DriverLINX
drivers to the latest version.

(The patch install programs will usually have a file name such as DAS1700-
850A01.0.0.2.EXE and it will display a ‘Red Box’ Icon in Windows Explorer).

2) Run DriverLINX Configuration from Control Panel.


3) Click on the “Create…” command button to create a New DriverLINX Data acquisition
Device. You will be prompted to Select a Logical Device Number.
a) If Using the DAS1702ST, Assign Logical device 0 (Zero).
b) If Using the DAS1702ST-DA, Assign Logical device 1 (One).
4) On the Device Tab of the Configuration screen, Choose the Model of the Data acquisition
card to me used. I.E. DAS-1702ST or DAS-1702ST-DA.
5) For a DAS-1702ST, set the I/O address to 380. For a DAS-1702ST-DA, set the I/O
address to 390 Hex.
6) Click on the Analog Input TAB. Set the Channels to “8 Differential”, the IRQ to 5, and the
DMA channel to 5.
7) Accept all the setting by clicking on OK, and then click Close.
8) Allow the computer to restart.
9) After Restart, Run the DriverLINX Configuration Panel again, and confirm that the New
Device is working. A working Device will be indicated by a GREEN light next to the Device
Number installed. If the light is RED or Not Lighted, then a Resource conflict is probably
the cause. Try a different IQR or DMA Level. Alternatively, You may run the “Windows NT
Diagnostics” utility from Start, Programs, Administrative Tools (Common). View the
“Resources” Tab for existing IRQ, I/O Port, and DMA Levels already in use.

Proceed to the section on installing compuGRAPH Version 6.

Installing DAS Drivers on a Windows 95/98 Workstation:


10)Remove all “Reserved Resources” (IRQ, DMA, I/O Address) if a prior installation of
compuGRAPH with VTX exists. Record the reserved resources for use in this installation.

11) Install WCG6\KMB1700\Setup.exe from the CD. If the installer requests a serial number.
Use 41776131.

If there is a patch installation utility in the KMB1700 folder, install this next. This will bring
the DriverLINX drivers to the latest version.
Quick Start Installation of compuGRAPH for Windows Version 6

(The patch install programs will usually have a file name such as DAS1700-
850A01.0.0.2.EXE and it will display a ‘Red Box’ Icon in Windows Explorer).

12)Start “Add New Hardware” from Control Panel.


a) When Prompted, Choose “No, I Want to Select Hardware from a List.”
b) Select “Other Devices”.
c) Select “Keithley Instruments” in the Manufactures list, and DAS1702ST (If this
installation is a Rheometer) or DAS1702ST-DA (If this installation is a viscTECH System
with Motor Speed Control).
d) You will now have to re-start the computer.

13)Use the Device Manager to set the DAS1702 resource Properties to those recorded in the
first step. If this is a new installation, set the I/O address to 380 Hex, the IRQ to 3, and the
DMA channel to 5.

14)Run the DriverLINX Config utility from the DAS1702 property pages.
a) Choose DAS1702ST from the device list.
b) If Using the DAS1702ST, Assign Logical device 0 (Zero). If Using the DAS1702ST-DA,
Assign Logical device 1 (One).

15)Accept all the choices and exit out of the configuration utility. Re-Start the computer.

16)Check in the device manager that the DAS1702 shows it is working properly. If Not,
Resolve IRQ, DMA or I/O address conflicts. Repeat steps 4, 5, and 6.

Installing compuGRAPH Version 6:

17)Install compuGRAPH Version 6 from the WCG6\Setup.exe on the CD.

18)Run compuGRAPH from the Start Menu - Programs – compuGRAPH for Windows group.
a) The first time compuGRAPH V6 is run, you will be prompted for a driver, choose a driver
matching the installed hardware, DAS1700 or KPCI3100.

19)If you are upgrading compuGRAPH, the new version will pick-up all of the custom
settings from the prior version. Calibration should be close, but it is recommended that
calibration be performed.
a) You must perform a Conversion operation on the version 5 database. Without performing this
conversion step, compuGRAPH Version 6 may not function properly.
b) Caution: Once the database files have been converted, Version 5 software cannot open the
database. It is suggested that a backup copy of the database files be made before the conversion
steps below.
c) Running the Database Utility from the “File” pull-down menu performs the conversion
operation. Choose “Both Repair and Compact” or “Compact” from the “Compact/Repair” Pull-
Down Menu on the database Utility. The conversion process may take only a few minutes to
several hours depending on the content and size of the original database. When finished, You
can expect to see, typically, a 50% reduction in the size of the database structure. Additionally,
Quick Start Installation of compuGRAPH for Windows Version 6

the database will be converted to work with the latest version of the database engine. New
fields required for Version 6 operation will be added to the database tables. The database will
be conditioned to make use of a more efficient RawData (Curves) storage method which is also
part of this release.

20) If this is a new installation, you will be prompted to choose an instrument type from the “Setup” pull-down
menu.

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