GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY

TurboMass Software

Installation Instructions
Under Windows 10 (64-bit)
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09931389 A August 2017

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 Table of Contents
System Requirements for TurboMass Software ................................................................... 5
Adjust Windows 10 settings for TurboMass v6.1 ................................................................. 6
User Account Control (UAC) Settings ........................................................................... 6
Network Settings ........................................................................................................ 7
Firewall Management ................................................................................................ 10
Advanced Files and Folders Settings .......................................................................... 12
BIOS Settings ........................................................................................................... 13
Install TurboMass v6.1 Software ...................................................................................... 14
Establish Instrument Communication ............................................................................... 25
Set up Communication to the MS using the Service Tool ............................................. 25
Set up Communication to the GC from within TurboMass v6.1..................................... 28
Uninstalling TurboMass v6.1 Software .............................................................................. 36
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System R equirem ents for TurboM ass Softw are
The current specifications for the controller include:

Com puter:
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• Dell OptiPlex 3046
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• 3.2 GHz Intel Core
• 8 GB of Random Access Memory (RAM)
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• Intel Graphics
• Hard disk with 1.0 TB free space
• 2 PCIe to High Speed Serial Ports
• Dell USB Keyboard and Dell USB optical mouse with scroll

Operating System :
• Windows 10 (64-Bit) Enterprise

Refer to the Release Notes provided on your software disc for additional requirements and information.
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Adjust W indow s 10 Settings for TurboM ass v6.1

Prior to installing TurboMass v6.1 there are five steps that need to be performed to prepare Windows 10
to accept the TurboMass v6.1 software. These include:

1. User Account Control (UAC) settings

2. Network settings

3. Firewall management

4. Advanced Files and Folders settings

5. Bios settings

I M P ORTANT: As described above it is absolutely necessary that all these settings are made (or confirmed for a
reinstall situation) prior to attempting to install TurboMass v6.1.

User Account Control (UAC) Settings

1. From the Start menu, search type in “UAC” and select the “Change User Account Control”
settings option from the Control Panel search results.
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2. Drag the slider to the bottom (“Never Notify”).

3. Click “OK” to accept changes.

Netw ork Settings

1. From the Start Menu search type in “Network” and select “Network and Sharing Center”
from the Control Panel search results.

2. Click on “Change Adapter Settings”.

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3. Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon and select “Properties”.

NOTE: If there is more than one Local Area Connection available, confirm you are selecting the SQ8 connection.
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The initial properties should look like this:

4. Uncheck (turn off) “Internet protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)”.

5. Highlight “Internet protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and click “Properties”.

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6. Choose “Use the following IP Address:”

7. Input the values as shown below.

8. Click “OK” to save changes.

Firew all M anagem ent

1. From the Start Menu search type in “Firewall” and select “Windows Firewall” from the Control
Panel search results.

2. Select “Turn Windows Firewall on or off”.

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3. In the Private network location settings select “Turn off Windows Firewall (not
recommended)”.

4. Click “OK” to save changes.

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Advanced Files and Folders Settings

1. Open the Windows Explorer and click on the View tab.

2. From the View tab menu select “Options” and “Change folder and search options”.

3. Select the “View” tab and scroll down to make the following adjustments:
• Select “Show hidden files, folder, and drives” and “Use Sharing Wizard”
• Unselect “Hide extensions for known files”

4. Click “Ok” to save changes.

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BI OS Settings
1. From the Start menu select “Restart”.

2. As the controller restarts press and hold the F2 key to interrupt the startup.

3. BIOS Setup Utility will open automatically.

4. Click the “+” symbol next to Performance and highlight “Multi-Core Support”.
Make sure “1” is checked.

5. Click Save and then Exit.

6. Restart Windows and log into the Administrator account in preparation to install TurboMass v6.1.
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I nstall TurboM ass v6.1 Softw are

The installation program automatically starts and guides you through the installation process with a series
of dialogs that prompt you for your choices. The following three buttons are displayed at the bottom of
most setup dialogs:

Back — Go to the previous screen.

Next — Go to the next screen. Click this button when you have completed a dialog.
Cancel — Stop the installation process and quit the setup program.

1. Insert the TurboMass CD in the CD-ROM drive and select “Open folder to view files” when
prompted.

2. Double-click “setup.exe” to start the installation.

The Software License Agreement screen appears:

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3. Ensure you understand the License Agreement (print if necessary) and select “Yes” to proceed.
The Instrument Selection screen appears:

4. Select the instrument type TurboMass v6.1 will be connecting to. In this example we are
installing a Clarus SQ 8.

5. Click “Next” to proceed.

A screen with a list of SQ 8 Mass Spectrometers appears:
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If you selected Clarus 600, 560, or 500A the following screen appears:

6. Verify that your mass spectrometer is one of those listed and click “Next”.

7. After a delay the Install Shield Welcome dialog displays.

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8. Click “Next” to continue.

9. The Destination Location screen appears indicating TurboMass will install into the C:\TurboMass
directory. This cannot be changed.

10. Click “Next” to continue.

NOTE: If TurboMass software had previously been installed, the install wizard next prompts to delete any
existing security information. Click “Yes” to continue and delete any previous password information.
Clicking “No” will save any previous password.

11. The Installation Options Summary dialog allows you to review your setup choices before the
installation process begins.

12. Click “Next” to continue.

The Administrator Account Setup dialog allows you to set a password to access TurboMass v6.1.
You may either create a password here or leave both boxes blank for no password. If you create
a password it must be remembered otherwise the software must be reinstalled – there is no
way to recover a lost password.
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13. Click “OK” to continue.

TurboMass starts installing.

The Welcome to the Install Shield Wizard for Communiqué appears:

14. Click “Next” to continue.

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The Communiqué 2.3 License Agreement appears. Ensure you understand the agreement and
select “I accept the terms in the license agreement”.

15. Click “Next” to continue.

16. Enter the desired User Name and Organization and select the “Anyone who uses this
computer (all users)” option.

17. Click “Next” to continue.

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18. Select “Complete” installation and click “Next” to continue.

19. Select “Install” to commence Communiqué installation.

Installation begins.

Upon completion the following screen appears:

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20. Select “Finish” to complete Communiqué installation and proceed to the next phase.
The MATLAB installation starts.

21. Begin the MATLAB instillation procedure by clicking “Next”.

22. Read the NOTE and click “Next” to continue the installation.
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23. Review but do not change the installation path for MATLAB and select “Everyone”.

24. Click “Next” to continue.

The Confirm Installation screen appears:

25. Select “Next” to commence installation.

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MATLAB starts to install.

When done, Installation Complete displays.

26. Once MATLAB has completed installation select “Close” to finish the installation.
TurboMass v6.1 installation is complete and the Restart Computer screen appears.
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27. Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” and click “Finish” to complete.
The controller will restart and finalize the installation.

When the system restarts, the TurboMass Software startup icon appears on the desktop.
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Establish I nstrum ent Com m unication

Prior to starting TurboMass v6.1 for the first time it is necessary to set-up communication to the MS. This
requires using the Service Tool to check and possibly flash the communication board installed in the MS.

Set up Com m unication to the M S using the Service Tool

1. If the mass spectrometer is off turn it on and wait for the blinking green light on the front panel.
If the mass spectrometer is already on press the reset button at the back and wait 1 minute.

2. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the C:\TMGOLD\WinCE\ directory and double-click the
“ServiceTool.exe” icon.

3. The Service Tool window appears.

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NOTE: Package Versions shown here do not necessarily represent the most recent version and are only used to
illustrate the process.

4. Select the “Install” tab and click “Connect” to initialize communication with the MS
communication board.

5. The Service Tool will read the Version currently installed on the MS communication board.
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6. Observe that the installed Version matches the Package Version loaded in the software.
If the version numbers match, no action is necessary. “Disconnect” the Service Tool and
proceed to configuring the GC or starting TurboMass v6.1.
If the version numbers do not match (the MS is loaded with an older version of the package than
resides in the software) click “Download”. This will initialize the transfer of the package update
to the MS.
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7. Confirm update by selecting “Yes”.

The installation will begin and progress can be monitored in the Progress bar. This process may
take several minutes.

8. The Last Status dialogue indicates when the update is complete.

9. “Disconnect” the Service Tool and close it by pressing the “X” button in the upper right hand
corner.

Set up Com m unication to the GC from w ithin TurboM ass v6.1

NOTE: The GC must be configured correctly on the Touch-pad of the instrument prior to attempting to connect
the TurboMass v6.1 software. Failure to properly configure the GC on the Touch-pad will result in erratic
instrument control, failure to reach “Ready” status, or repeat software error and warning messages.
Consult the GC Hardware manual for the set-up procedure.
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The procedure used to configure the GC depends upon whether you are initially configuring TurboMass
for GC control or are making front panel changes to the GC.
• Initial GC Configuration: Set up the LINK and GC for TurboMass control for the first time.

• Reconfiguring the GC: Make front panel or hardware changes to the GC without changing the
LINK configuration. Reconfiguration is also required if you add an autosampler.

Initial GC Configuration

The following steps summarize the procedure for configuring TurboMass for GC control the first time:
• Display the top level (main) window.
• Select an interface.
• Select Configure from the GC menu.
• Verify the Data Acquisition port.
• Set the LINK Configuration Options.
• Set the GC Configuration Options.

1. In the top-level TurboMass window select “Select Inlet Interface” from the Configure menu.

The Select Inlet Interface dialog appears.

2. Highlight the appropriate GC choice and click “OK” to continue.

TurboMass v6.1 will configure itself to accept GC control and the GC menu item will appear. A
warning message will also appear indicating no GC is configured; disregard this message as we
will now configure a GC.
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3. From the GC menu select “Configure” to access the Configuration Editor window.

4. In the Configuration Editor window select “Configure” from the Instrument menu.
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5. Verify the serial port is set to COM1 (default for this instrument) and click “Query Port for
Type”.

If the system is connected correctly the interface type should be properly displayed.

6. Click “Continue” to continue.

7. In the LINK Configuration dialog select Port A and select the correct Instrument module
installed.

Once the software verifies the connection the selected instrument will appear as shown below
with a new Configure button and select box. If a mistake is made, click the “Restart” button to
disconnect the GC and clean the LINK port and return to the previous step.
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8. Click the “Configure” button to begin the GC configuration process.

As noted above it is absolutely necessary that the GC be correctly configured on the Touch-pad
BEFORE configuring the GC in TurboMass v6.1. The GC configuration as shown on the Touch-
pad will be automatically transferred to TurboMass v6.1 so it is unnecessary to manually set any
of these values.

9. To rename the GC to something other than its default name (inst1), enter the new name in the
Name text box.
This name will appear under the name field in the Configuration Editor window.

10. Click “OK” to continue.

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The LINK Configuration will now indicate the GC is Configured with a large blue check mark.

11. Click “Finish” to continue.

When the GC is first configured the following message may appear:

12. If the GC is not turned on, turn it on now and then click “Yes”. If the GC is connected and turned
on, click “Yes”.
A series of messages will appear describing the instrument connection and configuration. Click
“Yes” on each to update.
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The Configuration Editor window will reappear with the proper configuration of the instrument
shown.

13. To finalize the configuration select “Configure” from the Instrument menu once more.

14. From the GC Configuration window click the “Query Inst for Config” button.

The software will update the settings and once finished a “Configuration updated” message
will be displayed.
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15. Click “OK to continue.

16. The Configuration Editor window is updated and your instrument is now configured. Click
“Finish” to return to the Configuration Editor.

17. Close the Configuration Editor.

TurboMass will indicate that it is reconfiguring so allow it ample time to complete.
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Uninstalling TurboM ass v6.1 Softw are

We strongly recommend that you manually export all user-modified templates from TurboMass to your
hard drive using the Communiqué Utilities or the Communiqué Report Creator (Template Designer),
before uninstalling TurboMass. After installing TurboMass v6.1 use the Communiqué Utilities or the
Communiqué Report Creator to import the templates into TurboMass v6.1.

 Uninstall any existing TurboMass, Communiqué, and MATLAB programs using the Programs
and Features function in the Windows Control Panel.
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