User Instruction Manual

Full Version

Erasoft RCS
Remote Control Software
Software Version: ≥ 3.1
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 Table of Contents
1. Introduction.......................................................................................................... 4
1.1. Free Version .................................................................................................. 4
1.2. Paid Version .................................................................................................. 4
1.3. Additional Software........................................................................................ 4
1.4. Supported Microsoft Windows® Versions ..................................................... 5
1.5. Required Instrument Software ....................................................................... 5
2. Program Installation............................................................................................. 6
3. Activate Erasoft Remote Control Software .......................................................... 8
4. Getting Started .................................................................................................. 10
4.1. Launch Erasoft RCS .................................................................................... 10
4.2. Language Settings....................................................................................... 10
4.3. Select Main Directory .................................................................................. 11
4.4. Select Date Format...................................................................................... 12
4.5. Erasoft RCS Version ................................................................................... 12
5. Connecting Instruments ..................................................................................... 13
5.1. Connection via Ethernet and LAN ............................................................... 13
5.2. Connection via USB .................................................................................... 15
5.2.1. Instruments with Software Version 1xx, 2xx, 4xxx and 8xxx ................. 15
5.2.2. Instruments with Software Version 7xxx ............................................... 15
5.2.3. Connect the Instruments ....................................................................... 16
6. Program Window Overview ............................................................................... 17
6.1. Menu Bar and Tool Bar ............................................................................... 17
6.2. Instrument List ............................................................................................. 17
6.2.1. Connection Symbols ............................................................................. 18
6.2.2. Instrument Info ...................................................................................... 18
6.2.3. Start/Stop Button................................................................................... 18
6.3. Tabs ............................................................................................................ 19
6.4. Instrument Settings...................................................................................... 20
7. Instrument List Management ............................................................................. 21
7.1. Add Instruments .......................................................................................... 21

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 7.2. Remove Instruments ................................................................................... 21
7.3. Disconnect/Reconnect Instruments ............................................................. 21
7.4. Save Instrument Lists .................................................................................. 22
7.5. Restore Instrument Lists .............................................................................. 23
7.6. Load Instrument List from Last Session automatically................................. 24
8. Results Management......................................................................................... 25
8.1. Download results ......................................................................................... 25
8.2. Automatic Download of New Results........................................................... 27
8.3. View Results ................................................................................................ 28
8.3.1. Automatic Display of Archived Results ................................................. 28
8.3.2. Configure the Result Table ................................................................... 29
8.3.3. View Result Sheets (ERASPEC/ERASPEC OIL only) .......................... 31
8.4. Copy Results to a Spreadsheet ................................................................... 32
8.5. Create Output Files (ERASPEC/ERASPEC OIL only) ................................. 33
8.6. Print Results ................................................................................................ 34
8.7. LIMS Transfer .............................................................................................. 36
9. Start and Stop Measurements ........................................................................... 37
9.1. ERAVAP ONLINE........................................................................................ 38
9.2. ERACHECK ................................................................................................ 38
10. Modify Instrument Settings ................................................................................ 38
10.1. Instruments for Single Measurements ...................................................... 38
10.2. Instruments with Auto Sampler ................................................................ 39
10.3. ERASPEC with Auto Sampler .................................................................. 40
11. Live Sampler (ERASPEC only) ......................................................................... 42
12. File Transfer ...................................................................................................... 44
12.1. Tab “File Transfer”.................................................................................... 44
12.1.1. Select Download Directory ................................................................ 44
12.1.2. Start and Stop File Transfers, View Transfer Progress ...................... 45
12.1.3. View File Content............................................................................... 45
12.1.4. Additional features ............................................................................. 45
12.2. Default Directories .................................................................................... 46
12.2.1. Main Directory ................................................................................... 46
12.2.2. Instrument Directory .......................................................................... 46

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 12.2.3. Print Directory .................................................................................... 46
12.3. Download Results .................................................................................... 47
12.3.1. All Instruments but ERASPEC and ERASPEC OIL ........................... 47
12.3.2. ERASPEC/ERASPEC OIL ................................................................. 48
12.4. Download Printer Files ............................................................................. 49
12.5. Upload Printer Files .................................................................................. 50
12.6. Upload Language Files ............................................................................ 51
12.7. Upload Software Update .......................................................................... 52
12.8. All Instruments but ERASPEC/ERASPEC OIL ......................................... 53
12.8.1. Download Result Archives ................................................................. 53
12.8.2. Download QC Results ....................................................................... 54
12.8.3. Download Log Files ........................................................................... 54
12.9. ERASPEC and ERASPEC OIL ................................................................ 55
12.9.1. Download Libraries ............................................................................ 55
12.9.2. Upload Libraries................................................................................. 56
12.9.3. Download Last Measurement ............................................................ 57
12.9.4. Download Spectra (ERASPEC OIL only) ........................................... 58
12.9.5. Download Factory References (ERASPEC OIL only) ........................ 59
13. Tab “Instrument” ................................................................................................ 60
13.1. Instrument Information ............................................................................. 60
13.2. LIMS Transfer Settings............................................................................. 60
14. Messages .......................................................................................................... 62
14.1. RCS Log................................................................................................... 62
14.2. Instrument Log ......................................................................................... 63
15. SpecView (ERASPEC/ERASPEC OIL only) ...................................................... 65
15.1. Available Spectra ..................................................................................... 65
15.2. View Spectra ............................................................................................ 65
15.2.1. The Zoom Function............................................................................ 68
15.2.2. The Cursor Function .......................................................................... 69
15.2.3. Viewing Several Spectra .................................................................... 70
15.3. Print Spectra ............................................................................................ 71
16. Customer Change Log ...................................................................................... 72

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1. Introduction
1.1. Free Version
The basic version of the Erasoft Remote Control Software (RCS) is free of charge and
provides you with the possibility to connect a personal computer running Windows® with all
kinds of Eralytics instruments. You may install the Erasoft RCS (free and paid version) on
multiple computers in your company, but distribution of this software to other companies is
not allowed.

The free version of the Erasoft RCS enables you to:

 Download measurement results from the instrument

 View the results comfortably on a computer screen
 Save the results as files on your hard disc or other storage place.
 Print measurement results using default or your own printer format files
 Perform software upgrades of the connected instruments

The Erasoft RCS can handle multiple Eralytics instruments connected to one PC. The
connection can be established either directly via USB cable or by using the IP address of an
instrument which is connected to your Local Area Network (LAN) via Ethernet cable.

TIP: Because of the significantly higher data transfer rate the usage of an Ethernet/LAN
connection is recommended.

1.2. Paid Version

If you purchase the Eralytics Remote Control Software for your Eralytics instrument you will
you will be able to use these additional features:

 View constantly updated measurement parameters of the instrument like method,

sample name, operator name…
 Modify the current measurement parameters on the instrument
 Start and stop measurements
 Automatic download of new measurement results

If the instrument is equipped with software version 8xxx:

 View the log file of the instrument (automatic download)

 Get alerted immediately if warnings or errors occur on a connected instrument

1.3. Additional Software

For ERASPEC and ERASPEC OIL a module called “SpecView” is included in the paid
version of the Erasoft RCS which enables you to view spectra graphically on a PC monitor
and to print out these spectra.

For more information please refer to chapter 15 of this manual or ask your local dealer or
Eralytics about this SpecView module.

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1.4. Supported Microsoft Windows® Versions
Erasoft RCS runs on Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, Windows® 8 and Windows® 10.

1.5. Required Instrument Software

Erasoft RCS version 3.0 (or higher) is supported by the following software versions of
Eralytics instruments (or higher). Please refer to the column containing your instrument’s
software generation, which is identifiable by the first number of the software version.

Instrument type Instrument software version by generation

ERAVAP 238 4263 7263 8016

ERAVAP ONLINE 7008

ERAFLASH 4172 7172 8011

ERAFLASH S10 7171 8011

ERACHECK 7141

ERACHECK ECO 8010

ERASPEC 183 7183 8000

ERASPEC OIL 7116

Older versions of the respective instrument software may not support all features described
in this manual.

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2. Program Installation
The Erasoft RCS is included in the shipment of each Eralytics instrument. Please check the
provided USB flash drive for the folder “Erasoft _RCS”.

Open the folder “Erasoft _RCS” and run “RCS_3.x.x_Setup.exe”.

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If an older version of Erasoft RCS is already installed, you will be asked to remove it prior to
the installation of the new software.

Press “OK” and confirm the removal of the old RCS version.

After the old version has been removed, the installer will be launched automatically. Please
follow the instructions of the Setup Wizard to install Erasoft RCS.

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3. Activate Erasoft Remote Control Software
If you bought the Erasoft RCS together with the instrument, the software will be activated for
you before shipment.

If you purchase the paid version of the Erasoft Remote Control Software at a later date, you
will receive a code to unlock this software on your instrument. Go to the menu “System” and
click on the tab “Passwd” (Software version 7xxx) or “Password” (Software version 8xxx).

Password input on the instrument

(Left: Software version 7xxx, Right: Software version 8xxx)

Enter the code in the “Change Methods” box in the field “Method Code”. The instrument will
beep to confirm that the code was accepted.

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Furthermore, the message “Remote Control Module Installed” is displayed at the bottom of
the “Net” tab on instruments with software version 7xxx. Instruments with software version
8xxx will show a red circle next to “Eralytics Remote Control Software installed” in the tab
“NETWORK”.

Menu “System”, tab “Net” and “NETWORK”, respectively

(Left: Software version 7xxx, Right: Software version 8xxx)

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4. Getting Started
4.1. Launch Erasoft RCS
Run “ErasoftRCS.exe” to start the program. By default this file is stored in the directory
C:\Program Files (x86)\Eralytics.

4.2. Language Settings

Erasoft RCS currently offers two languages: English and Chinese. If you want to change the
language, open the “Settings” menu and click on “Select Language…”.

Select the desired language from the drop-down list. To effectively change the language a
restart of the Erasoft RCS is necessary.

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4.3. Select Main Directory
The Main Directory is a common directory for all your instruments. The Erasoft RCS will use
this folder and the automatically created subfolders for storing and retrieving data. Please
read chapter 12.2 for a more detailed description of how the RCS uses the file system.

The default Main Directory is C:\Users\<user name>\Documents\Eralytics. If you want to

change the Main Directory open the menu “Settings” and click on “Select Main Directory…”

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In the pop-up window navigate to the directory which shall contain the new Main Directory.
Click on “New folder” and enter the desired name, then click the button “Select Folder”.

4.4. Select Date Format

The default date format is “day.month.year”. Additionally available is “month/day/year” and
“year-month-day” .If you want to change the date format, open the “Settings” menu, click on
“Select Date Format…” and choose the desired date format by clicking the appropriate radio
button.

4.5. Erasoft RCS Version

To identify the version of the Erasoft RCS on your PC open the menu “Help” and select
“About Erasoft RCS...”

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5. Connecting Instruments
5.1. Connection via Ethernet and LAN
Connect the instrument to the local network with an Ethernet cable. On the instrument’s
touch screen navigate to the “System” menu and select the “Net” tab (accessible only in User
Level 6!). Verify that the connected instrument has a network name and has received an IP
address from a DHCP- server (see section “Network connection” in the instrument’s manual
for a detailed description). If no DHCP is available on your network, ask your network
administrator for support on selecting a valid IP address for the instrument.

Network settings on the instrument

(Left: Software version 7xxx, Right: Software version 8xxx)

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In the RCS program window click on the button “Add Instrument” in the tool bar.

Enter the name or the IP address of the instrument in the pop-up window and press “OK”.
When the connection is established, the instrument is added to the Instrument List on the left
side of the program window with a green network symbol. The current settings of the
instrument are shown on the bottom of the program window.

If the connection could not be established, the network symbol is orange or grey and the
status says “Not available” or “Disconnected”. Go to the “Messages” tab to see if there is an
error message referring to the IP address.

After the instrument has been successfully connected, please change to user level 5 on the
instrument.

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5.2. Connection via USB
5.2.1. Instruments with Software Version 1xx, 2xx, 4xxx and 8xxx
Connect the instrument to the PC with a USB Type A to Type B cable (not included in scope
of delivery).

5.2.2. Instruments with Software Version 7xxx

Connect the instrument to the PC with an RS232 cable and an RS232-to-USB converter (not
included in scope of delivery). Additionally, on the instrument’s touch screen navigate to the
“System” menu and select the “Net” tab. Check the box “use RCS over Com [Com1]” on the
bottom of the screen.

RS232-to-USB converter Instrument screen

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5.2.3. Connect the Instruments
In the RCS program window click on the button “Update USB” in the tool bar. When the
connection is established, the instrument is added to the Instrument List on the left side of
the program window with a green USB symbol.

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6. Program Window Overview
The program window consists of four elements: The menu bar/tool bar (6.1), the Instrument
List (6.2), four tabs (6.3) and – if the instrument has the Eralytics Remote Control Software
installed – the Instrument Settings (6.4).

6.1.

6.3.

6.2.

6.4.

6.1. Menu Bar and Tool Bar

The red bar on top of the window contains the menu bar and the tool bar. The menu bar
consists of the three menus “File”, “Settings” and “Help”. The tool bar contains various tool
buttons mostly to manage the Instrument List.

6.2. Instrument List

The Instrument List is placed on the left side of the program window. For each instrument in
this list a connection symbol is displayed along with 3 lines containing information about the
instrument. If the instrument is connected and has the Eralytics Remote Control Software
installed, then the Start/Stop Button is displayed as well.

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6.2.1. Connection Symbols

The instrument is connected via Ethernet/LAN.

The instrument is connected via USB

The data come from the instrument’s directory in the file system (offline access)

A green symbol signifies an intact connection to the instrument. An orange symbol indicates
a connection error (which may or may not be temporary), a red symbol means the
connection was lost. If the symbol is grey, the instrument is disconnected.

TIP: Place the mouse pointer over the symbol for one second to display the address of the
instrument.

6.2.2. Instrument Info

Next to the connection symbol some information about the instrument is displayed.

The first line either shows the instrument’s name – if it has one – or the type and generation
of the instrument e.g. ERAVAP 7, ERAFLASH 8, ERASPEC 8 etc. The second line contains
the serial number of the instrument. In the third line the current status of the instrument is
displayed e.g. “Ready”, “Measuring”, “Busy”, etc.

For instruments from the file system the second and third line is used to show the path to the
instrument’s directory.

6.2.3. Start/Stop Button

The Start Button is displayed if the instrument is connected and the Eralytics Remote
Control Software is installed. Pressing this button starts a measurement on the instrument
and shows the Stop Button instead of the Start Button.

The Stop Button is displayed while a measurement is performed on the instrument. If

pressed, the measurement is aborted and the Stop Button is replaced by the Start Button.

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6.3. Tabs
Next to the Instrument List are the four tabs “Results”, “File Transfer”, “Instrument” and
“Messages”. These tabs are always related to the instrument which is currently selected in
the Instrument List.

 The tab “Results” facilitates downloading and viewing the results of the selected
instrument as well as printing the results.

 The tab “File Transfer” allows you to upload and download various files to and from
the selected instrument.

 The tab “Instrument” contains information about the instrument as well as the editable
LIMS transfer settings.

 The tab “Messages” shows a log of RCS activities. If the selected instrument has
software version 8xxx and the Eralytics Remote Control Software installed, then this
tab also displays the log file of the instrument.

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6.4. Instrument Settings
If the instrument has the Eralytics Remote Control Software installed, the current settings of
the selected instrument like standard, sample name or operator are displayed on the bottom
of the program window. These measurement parameters can be modified and sent to the
instrument. Please refer to chapter 10 for a detailed description of this feature.

For instruments with an attached 10-position auto sampler and the ERAFLASH S10,
respectively, the current settings for all sampler positions are displayed.

You can manually hide or change the height of the Instrument settings by slowly moving the
mouse vertically between the “Results” tab and the Instrument Settings. When the cursor
changes into a handle symbol click and drag the handle towards the bottom of the window.

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7. Instrument List Management
7.1. Add Instruments

Press the tool button “Add Instrument” to insert a new instrument with an
Ethernet/LAN connection. Please read chapter 5.1 for a more detailed description.

Connect an instrument directly to your computer via USB cable and press the
tool button “Update USB” to add this instrument to the list. Please read chapter 5.2 for a
more detailed description.

Press the tool button “From File System” to add an unconnected instrument
whose data are stored in a directory. In the pop-up window displaying your file system
navigate to the instrument’s directory and press “Select Folder”. The directory’s name must
be equal to the instrument’s serial number in order to work.

7.2. Remove Instruments

To remove a single instrument, select it in the Instrument List and press the tool
button “Remove”. It may take a moment for the Erasoft RCS to close the connection before
actually removing the instrument.

To remove all instruments in the list, open the “File” menu and select “Clear current
Instrument List”. The Erasoft RCS may need some seconds to close all connections before
actually clearing the Instrument List.

7.3. Disconnect/Reconnect Instruments

If you wish to just disconnect a connected instrument without removing it from the
list, press the tool button “Disconnect”. The status of the instrument will change to
“Disconnected” and the tool button text will say “Reconnect”.

In order to try connecting all instruments in the list at once, press the tool button
“Connect All”.

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7.4. Save Instrument Lists
To save the current instrument list open the “File” menu and select “Save Instrument List
as...”

Enter a name for the list in the pop-up window and save the file as text file (*.txt).

NOTE: Instruments from the file system will not be included in the saved file because they
lack connection parameters, which are part of a saved instrument list.

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7.5. Restore Instrument Lists
To restore a saved instrument list in order to reconnect the same instrument(s) open the
“File” menu and select “Open Instrument List…”

Mark the file containing the desired instrument list and press “Open”.

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Another way to load a saved instrument list is to open the “File” menu and select one of the
files listed in ”Recent Instrument Lists”. Every instrument list that was once saved or restored
is listed here. Select “Clear List” to remove all entries in this list.

7.6. Load Instrument List from Last Session automatically

The Erasoft RCS saves the current Instrument List when the program is closed and will
automatically try to reconnect these instruments the next time the program is started. To
change this default behavior, open the “Settings” menu and uncheck “Autoload Last
Instrument List”.

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8. Results Management
8.1. Download results
Select the instrument from which the results shall be downloaded. In the tab “Results” press
the button “Get all Results” to receive the measurement results for all methods available on
the instrument. The progress of the download is shown in the Instrument Info instead of the
“Status” field. In the status bar on the bottom of the window “Receiving Results…” will be
displayed.

The results will be downloaded to the default directory for the selected instrument. If you wish
to select the target directory by yourself or if you want to cancel the download, use the tab
“File Transfer”. Please read chapter 12.1.1 to obtain more information about selecting the
download directory.

NOTE: The data transfer may take several minutes, depending primarily on the connection
type (USB connections are significantly slower than Ethernet/LAN) and secondarily on how
many result files are available.

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For ERASPEC and ERASPEC OIL you can press the extra button “Get Result” right above
the button “Get All Results” to download only the results for the selected method.

After the download is finished the status bar will show how many files have been received.
This number may differ from the total number indicated by the previously visible progress
bar, if there are no results on the instrument for some of the available methods.

The path to the result file for the method shown in the drop-down list next to “Method” (top
right) is displayed above the button “Get All Results” or “Get Result” respectively.

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8.2. Automatic Download of New Results
For instruments with an Ethernet/LAN connection new results will be downloaded
automatically every time a measurement is completed, if the Eralytics Remote Control
Software is installed

For instruments connected via USB this feature is not turned on by default due to the low
transfer rate of USB connections. Press the button “Get All Results” or “Get Result”
(ERASPEC/ERASPEC OIL) each time you want to download new results.

If you wish to turn on the automatic download of new results for instruments with a USB
connection, open the “Settings” menu and check the entry “Autodownload Results for USB”.

NOTE: For USB instruments with large or many result files the download may be very time
consuming. Especially with regard to ERASPEC and ERASPEC OIL, on which a huge
number of result files can accumulate, transferring all results via USB may take an hour or
more!

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8.3. View Results
The measurement results can be viewed in the tab “Results” for one method at a time. Each
result takes up one row in the result table. Results for other methods can be displayed by
selecting the desired method in the drop-down list next to “Method” at the top right.

It may happen, especially when the column headers were modified, that the width of the
columns is not appropriate any more. To adjust the width of all columns to their content press
the button “Reset Column Width” or change the width of a single column manually by clicking
to the right of the column header, hold the mouse button and drag the cursor.

8.3.1. Automatic Display of Archived Results

When displaying results the Erasoft RCS looks for result archive files belonging to the
selected method on demand. This means that the results in these archives will be appended
to the result table if the visible section of the table is not completely filled with rows or if the
user scrolls down and reaches the end of the current results.

The result archive files are downloaded automatically in addition to the results when pressing
the button “Get All Results” or with the automatic download of new results.

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8.3.2. Configure the Result Table
The displayed result parameters i.e. column headers and the order in which they appear in
the result table can be specified for each method as well as the names of the parameters. To
configure the table press the button “Configure Result Table…”

All parameters in the box “Used” on the right will be displayed in the results table. Those in
the box “Available” on the left will not be displayed.

To move a parameter from one box to the other click on any of the parameters and use the
left and right arrow buttons between the boxes.

To change the order of the displayed parameters click on a parameter in the box “Used” and
use the up and down arrow buttons.

To change the name of a parameter select it in the box “Used” and enter your desired name
in the field next to “Title:” at the top of the window.

In the “Miscellaneous” section on the bottom the decimal separator used in the result table
can be selected from the drop-down list (“.” or “,”).

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Additional Options (only ERASPEC)

In the section “Variations” you can chose from different display options for the parameter
which is selected in the box “Used”.

In the “Miscellaneous” section on the bottom you may select the temperature unit and density
unit from the respective drop-down lists additionally to the decimal separator.

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8.3.3. View Result Sheets (ERASPEC/ERASPEC OIL only)
A result sheet displays the result of one single measurement in the same form as on the
instrument. To view the result sheet for a specific result click on its row number in the result
table (leftmost column) and the result sheet will pop up.

If a spectrum is available for this measurement, the button “Show Spectrum” is enabled.
Please refer to chapter 15 for information on the SpecView Module.

To print a result sheet, click on the button “Print Page”.

NOTE: Make sure you have downloaded the Printer Files from the instrument otherwise the
printout will be empty. Please refer to chapter 8.6 for more information on Printer Files.

Click on the button “OK” to close the result sheet.

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8.4. Copy Results to a Spreadsheet
NOTE: To export results of ERASPEC or ERASPEC OIL to spreadsheets, please refer to
chapter 8.5.

To copy results to a spreadsheet mark the data you want to copy with your mouse.

Copy the data by pressing the key combination “Ctrl + C“ and with “Ctrl + V” paste it into the
spreadsheet. If you need a comma as decimal separator configure the result table
accordingly before copying the data.

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8.5. Create Output Files (ERASPEC/ERASPEC OIL only)
To facilitate exporting results of ERASPEC or ERASPEC OIL to spreadsheets, the RCS can
create “.csv” and “.txt” files which can easily be imported into spreadsheet software. Press
the button “Output File” to show the dialog “Configure Output File”.

Enter a name for the file in the field next to “File Name” (or use the default name). The RCS
will remember this name for each method separately once an export has been performed.

Underneath the file name the complete default file path including the file name with the suffix
will be shown. Press the button “Browse” to select a different storage place for the Output
File.

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The suffix of the Output File is determined by the character used to separate the data in the
file. Select the desired separator from the drop-down list next to “Separator”. For the default
semicolon (“;”) the file extension will be “.csv”. If you select the tab character (“<TAB>”) the
file extension will be “.txt”.

In the section “Selection” beneath the file path you can chose whether to export all results in
the results table (button “All”) or only results you have selected before (button “Selected”). If
you chose “Selected” without having selected any result, the Output File will contain only the
column headers. To select results click in the respective rows (any column will do) while
holding the “Ctrl” key or click and drag the mouse pointer to select consecutive results.

Only parameters that are shown in the box “Used” on the right will be saved in the Output
File. The procedures to add parameters, change their names, modify the order or select units
are the same as described for configuring the result table in chapter 0.

Press the “Export” button to save the new Output File.

8.6. Print Results

The Erasoft RCS uses the Printer Files from the respective instrument to print out results.
Therefore to enable printing it is necessary to download those Printer Files from the
instrument by pressing the button “Get .print files” in the “Results” tab.

Additionally to the Printer Files the LIMS configuration (suffix “.comp”) file is automatically
downloaded as well.

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Select your desired Printer File from the list beneath the button “Print Result(s)”.

To print results mark the corresponding row(s) in the results table and press the button “Print
Result(s)”.

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8.7. LIMS Transfer
The button “Start LIMS Transfer” allows you to manually transfer results into a specified file,
optionally filtering the results using a LIMS configuration file.

The settings for this LIMS transfer can be edited in the tab “Instruments” (see 13.2).

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9. Start and Stop Measurements
To start a measurement on an instrument with the parameters shown in the Instrument
Settings simply press the Start Button in the Instrument List.

The Start Button turns into the Stop Button and the Status says “Measuring…”.

Pressing the Stop Button will abort a running measurement and the instrument will return to
the “Ready” state.

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9.1. ERAVAP ONLINE
For ERAVAP ONLINE the Start/Stop Button allows starting and stopping scheduled
measurements. Pressing the Start Button will start the scheduler, which should previously be
programmed directly on the instrument. The Stop Button cancels the scheduler and stops the
current measurement. Unlike on-device operation, when the scheduler is stopped by the
RCS no confirmation is needed.

9.2. ERACHECK
The Start/Stop Button for measurements is not available for ERACHECK because this
instrument requires a sample preparation step rendering the remote control feature obsolete.

10. Modify Instrument Settings

10.1. Instruments for Single Measurements
Most of the measuring parameters can be altered by clicking into the corresponding field.
The fields have the same edit behavior as on the instrument. Some fields contain a drop-
down list which may be editable or not, other fields are edited by simply overwriting the
displayed value.

For some fields – especially the field “Method” or “Standard” – a modification will trigger an
automatic upload of the new value because the change may affect all other parameters.

For changes in all other fields the button “Send Settings” will be enabled. Press this button to
manually upload the new settings to the instrument.

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NOTE: For ERAVAP ONLINE the Instrument Settings are not displayed, as single
measurements cannot be initiated by the RCS.

10.2.Instruments with Auto Sampler

For instruments with an attached 10-position auto sampler and the ERAFLASH S10,
respectively, the parameters for all sampler positions are displayed.

The number in the leftmost column defines the sampler position. The ON/OFF button next to
the number determines if this position will be used for a measurement. The number in the
column “No” indicates how many times a measurement shall be performed for this sample.

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Here again most of the measuring parameters can be altered by clicking into the
corresponding field. The fields have the same edit behavior as on the instrument. Some
fields contain a drop-down list which may be editable or not, other fields are edited by simply
overwriting the displayed value.

To upload the settings to the instrument press the button “Send Settings”. To request the
current settings of the instrument press the button “Retrieve Settings”.

NOTE: Unlike the settings for single measurements the sampler settings are not updated
automatically when they have been changed on the instrument.

To start the measurements press the Start Button for the corresponding instrument as
described in chapter 9. The sampler will carry out all selected measurements consecutively.
The results will be transferred automatically to the Erasoft RCS after the measurements have
been completed.

10.3. ERASPEC with Auto Sampler

NOTE: This feature is only available for instruments with software version 7xxx and the
Eralytics Remote Control Software installed.

At the top next to the operator the method can be specified. The drop-down list next to
“Type” contains all available methods activated on the instrument. Only samples using the
same type (i.e. only Gasoline or only Diesel) can be loaded.

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The “Lib” button opens the “Library Select” window, which allows selecting particular libraries
for each sample. The sample can be selected in the lower left corner.

Use the arrow buttons to move libraries between the lists “Available” and “Used”.

Press the “Copy” button to transfer the currently selected libraries to the next sample position
(in this case position 2). To use the same libraries for all samples, repeat clicking the “Copy”
button until you reached sampler position 10.

For the gasoline method a VOC calculation for each sample can be performed. Press the
“VOC” button to open the “VOC Input” window, in which the parameters for each sample can
be entered. The “Copy” button works as described above.

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11. Live Sampler (ERASPEC only)
NOTE: This feature is only available for instruments with software version 7xxx and the
Eralytics Remote Control Software installed.

It is possible to configure the Erasoft RCS to acquire and display the data from an ERASPEC
with 10 position auto sampler on the fly and to generate output files from one particular
sampler run.

In the “Settings” menu activate “Live Sampler”.

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Press the “Run” button to open the “Live Sampler” window and start the measurements. Until
the first measurement has been completed, a waiting message is displayed.

As soon as the results are ready they are displayed in the “Live Sampler” window.

When the last measurement has been completed, an output file as described in chapter 8.5
can be generated. A measurement can be excluded from the output file by deactivating the
checkbox next to the position number.

The list of parameters edited in the “Configure Output File” window is only used for the
current sampler run. To persistently change the list of parameters press the button “Output
File...” in the “Results” tab. In the following pop-up window configure the parameters like they
are displayed in the “Live Sampler” window.

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12. File Transfer
Select the tab “File Transfer” to upload or download files to and from the instrument.

12.1. Tab “File Transfer”

On the left side of the tab the file system is displayed in the form of a directory tree. You can
delete and create folders by a right click in this area. On the right side there are buttons and
drop-down lists for retrieving and sending files.

12.1.1. Select Download Directory

The box “Target Directory” beneath the drop-down list “Retrieve From Instrument” displays
the full path of the current target directory for downloads. Each time you select a file type in
the drop-down list, the path is set to its default value.

If you do not want to use the default directory, manually select a folder in the directory tree.
This folder will be set as target directory until you select another directory or you select a file
type in the drop-down list above.

NOTE: The Erasoft RCS can only access files which are stored in the default directories.
Please read chapter 12.2 for more information on default directories.

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12.1.2.Start and Stop File Transfers, View Transfer Progress
Press the button “Get File(s) to start a download and the button “Send File(s)” to start an
upload, respectively. The button text will change to “Cancel” and the progress bar “Current
File Transfer” appears right above “Send To Instrument”. This bar displays the transfer
progress for each single file. For fast connections or small files the bar might just stay fully
green as the progress is not visible with the naked eye. In the Instrument List a progress bar
for the total file transfer is displayed.

When the button “Cancel” is pressed, the file transfer will stop after the Current File Transfer
is finished.

12.1.3. View File Content

Select a readable file in the directory tree to enable the button “Open File”. To view the file
content press this button or simply double click on the file name.

NOTE: The folder containing this file will automatically be set as download directory!

12.1.4. Additional features

There are some file transfers which are not routinely needed. The can be added to the drop-
down lists for receiving and sending files by pressing the key combination “Ctrl + Shift + A”
simultaneously. Pressing this key combination again restores the previous lists.

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12.2. Default Directories
12.2.1.Main Directory
The Erasoft RCS needs a common directory for all your instruments, called Main Directory.
The default Main Directory is C:\Users\<user name>\Documents\Eralytics.

This folder is the only one which may be changed by the user. Please read chapter 4.3 for a
detailed description of how to select a new Main Directory.

NOTE: If the Main Directory is changed, existing results and other files are not available any
more for the Erasoft RCS but will remain in the previously defined Main Directory. Move or
copy all subfolders of the old Main Directory to the new Main Directory for further use of
those files with the Erasoft RCS.

12.2.2. Instrument Directory

For each instrument a directory is automatically created in the Main Directory when the
instrument is connected for the first time. The Instrument Directory is named after the serial
number of the instrument. Various subfolders are also created automatically e.g. “var” for
result files, “archive” for archive files or “log” for log files.

NOTE: Do not change the name of the Instrument Directory and its subfolders to keep the
Erasoft RCS work properly.

12.2.3. Print Directory

A folder named “Print” is automatically created in the Main Directory when Printer Files are
downloaded from any instrument for the first time. Subfolders for each instrument type and
generation are also created automatically when needed.

NOTE: Do not change the name of the Print Directory and its subfolders.

Main Directory

Instrument Directory

Print Directory

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12.3. Download Results
Downloading results by using the tab “File Transfer” basically calls the same procedure as
the button “Get All Results” in the tab “Results”. The difference is that in the “File Transfer”
tab you may select the target directory by yourself instead of using the default directory.
Furthermore in case the requested file already exists, you are asked if you want to overwrite
the file.

12.3.1. All Instruments but ERASPEC and ERASPEC OIL

Select “Results” in the drop-down list next to “Receive From Instrument”. The info box
beneath the drop-down list will show the default target directory for the download. If you wish,
select a different download directory (please read chapter 12.1.1 for more information).

Press the button “Get File(s)” to download all result files from the selected instrument.

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12.3.2. ERASPEC/ERASPEC OIL
The raw data generated by the instrument are called interferograms, distinguished between
reference and sample interferograms. From these interferograms absorption spectra are
calculated. The interferograms are in a binary format and can be useful for service and
support.

Select “Interferograms” in the drop-down list next to “Receive From Instrument” and chose
the substance for which the files shall be downloaded from the rightmost drop-down list. The
info box beneath the drop-down list will show the default directory for the download. If you
wish, select a different download directory (please read chapter 12.1.1 for more information).

For ERASPEC instruments the subfolder “ifg” for sample interferograms will be created
automatically, as well as the subfolder “rifg” for reference interferograms.

For ERASPEC OIL instruments the subfolder “ofg” for sample interferograms will be created
automatically, as well as the subfolder “rofg” for reference interferograms.

Press the button “Get File(s)” to download the interferograms from the selected instrument.

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12.4. Download Printer Files
Select “Printer Files” in the drop-down list next to “Receive From Instrument”. The info box
beneath the drop-down list will show the default target directory for the download. If you wish,
select a different download directory (please read chapter 12.1.1 for more information).

Press the button “Get File(s)” to download the Printer Files from the selected instrument.

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12.5. Upload Printer Files
Select “Printer Files” in the drop-down list next to “Send To Instrument”. Then navigate in the
directory tree to the folder containing the modified or newly created Printer Files which you
want to upload and select that folder. You should see the available Printer Files in the field
beneath the drop-down list. Select one or more files in that list and click the button “Send
File(s)” to upload those files to the instrument.

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12.6. Upload Language Files
Select “Language Files” in the drop-down list next to “Send To Instrument”. Then navigate in
the directory tree to the folder containing the language file(s) which you want to upload and
select that folder. You should see the available language files in the field beneath the drop-
down list. Select one or more files in that list and click the button “Send File(s)” to upload
those files to the instrument.

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12.7. Upload Software Update
Select “Software Update” in the drop-down list next to “Send To Instrument”. Then navigate
in the directory tree to the folder containing the update file which you want to upload and
select that folder. You should see the available software update files in the field beneath the
drop-down list. Select one or more files in that list and click the button “Send File(s)” to
upload those files to the instrument.

After the upload is completed the instrument restarts automatically and the software update
is performed.

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12.8. All Instruments but ERASPEC/ERASPEC OIL
12.8.1. Download Result Archives
Select “Results Archive” in the drop-down list next to “Receive From Instrument”. The info
box beneath the drop-down list will show the default target directory for the download. If you
wish, select a different download directory (please read chapter 12.1.1 for more information).

NOTE: If result archives are available on the instrument, they are downloaded to the default
directory automatically along with the results.

Press the button “Get File(s)” to download the archives from the selected instrument.

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12.8.2. Download QC Results
Select “QC-Results” in the drop-down list next to “Receive From Instrument”. The info box
beneath the drop-down list will show the default target directory for the download. If you wish,
select a different download directory (please read chapter 12.1.1 for more information).

Press the button “Get File(s)” to download the QC results from the selected instrument.

12.8.3. Download Log Files

Select “Log-File” in the drop-down list next to “Receive From Instrument”. The info box
beneath the drop-down list will show the default target directory for the download. If you wish,
select a different download directory (please read chapter 12.1.1 for more information).

Press the button “Get File(s)” to download the log file from the selected instrument.

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12.9. ERASPEC and ERASPEC OIL
12.9.1.Download Libraries
Select “Libraries” in the drop-down list next to “Receive From Instrument” and chose the
substance for which the files shall be downloaded from the rightmost drop-down list. The info
box beneath the drop-down lists will show the default directory for the download. If you wish,
select a different download directory (please read chapter 12.1.1 for more information).

Press the button “Get File(s)” to download all available libraries from the selected instrument.

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12.9.2. Upload Libraries
Select “Libraries” in the drop-down list next to “Send To Instrument”. Then navigate in the
directory tree to the folder containing the libraries which you want to upload and select that
folder. You should see the available library files in the field beneath the drop-down list. Select
one or more files in that list and click the button “Send File(s)” to upload those files to the
instrument.

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12.9.3. Download Last Measurement
Select “Last Measurement” in the drop-down list next to “Receive From Instrument”. The info
box beneath the drop-down list will show the default directory for the download. If you wish,
select a different download directory (please read chapter 12.1.1 for more information).

Press the button “Get File(s)” to download information about the last measurement.

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12.9.4. Download Spectra (ERASPEC OIL only)
Select “Spectra” in the drop-down list next to “Receive From Instrument” and chose the
method for which the files shall be downloaded from the rightmost drop-down list. The info
box beneath the drop-down lists will show the default directory for the download. If you wish,
select a different download directory (please read chapter 12.1.1 for more information).

Press the button “Get File(s)” to download the spectra from the selected instrument.

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12.9.5. Download Factory References (ERASPEC OIL only)
Select “Factory Ref.” in the drop-down list next to “Receive From Instrument”. The info box
beneath the drop-down list will show the default directory for the download. If you wish,
select a different download directory (please read chapter 12.1.1 for more information).

Press the button “Get File(s)” to download the factory references from the selected
instrument.

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13. Tab “Instrument”
Select this tab to get additional information about the selected instrument or to edit the LIMS
transfer settings.

13.1. Instrument Information

The group “Instrument Information” displays the instrument type (e.g. “ERAVAP”,
“ERASPEC”), the software generation and either the IP address or the COM port or the local
instrument folder.

13.2. LIMS Transfer Settings

The group “LIMS Transfer Settings” allows you to store results manually or automatically in a
file at a selected location, optionally filtering the results using a LIMS configuration file.

Press the “Browse” button to select the “Target directory”. If no target directory is specified,
the feature is disabled.

The default filename is “%m_%d.txt”, where %m and %d are placeholders for the method to
which the result belongs and the current date and time. You may edit the filename as you
like, even prepend a subfolder separated by a slash e.g. “subfolder/eravap_%m_%d.txt”.

Check the box “Auto LIMS Transfer” to automatically transfer new results from an instrument
into the specified file. If there is more than one new result on the instrument, all new results
will be transferred. If results got archived on the instrument before they could be downloaded
to the RCS, you will be informed by a message in the RCS log (see 14.1).

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You may always transfer results manually by using the “Start LIMS Transfer” button in the
tab “Results”.

Check the box “Append” to add results to the existing results in the specified file. If the box is
not checked, the file is overwritten whenever a transfer is triggered (manually or
automatically). This feature contains an automatic archiving function: If the specified file gets
bigger than 100KB, an archive is created as <filename><current date+time>. The specified
file

Check the box “Use LIMS configuration file” if you want to filter the results before transferring
them to the specified location. If there is no LIMS configuration file in the print directory (see
12.2.3), this feature is not available. If there is more than one LIMS configuration file
available you may choose one from the drop down menu. To download the LIMS
configuration file from the instrument, press the “Get .print Files” button in the tab “Results”.

Each time a result is transferred an information message is added to the RCS log (see 14.1)
including the result number and the storage location.

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14. Messages
Select the tab “Messages” to view information, warnings and error messages. For faster
recognition on the screen each message type has its own symbol.

Information – a regular activity did happen.

Warning – Something went wrong, but user intervention is not necessary.

Error – Something has failed and user intervention is required.

The first column of a message contains date and time when the message was created. The
message symbol is displayed in the second column. The third column shows the message ID
used for debug purposes. The last column contains the message text.

14.1. RCS Log

Messages automatically created by the Erasoft RCS are always displayed in this tab (if there
are any). If you want to remove all messages from the RCS log, press the button “Clear RCS
Log” on the right side of the tool bar.

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When the Erasoft RCS creates an error message the color of the symbol in the tab changes
to red, if the currently selected tab is not “Messages”.

14.2. Instrument Log

If your instrument comes with software version 8xxx, the log messages of the instrument are
additionally displayed in this tab. The log file is downloaded automatically from a connected
instrument when the tab “Messages” is selected for the first time.

You can manually change the height of the two logs by slowly moving the mouse vertically
over the upper border of the RCS Log. When the cursor changes into a handle symbol click
and drag the handle in the desired direction.

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If a new error message is generated on the instrument while the device is connected to the
Erasoft RCS, a red message symbol appears in the Instrument List next to the Start Button.

The symbol disappears when the tab “Messages” is selected.

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15. SpecView (ERASPEC/ERASPEC OIL only)
SpecView is a software module which enables you to view spectra graphically on a PC
monitor and to print out these spectra. This module is only available when the Eralytics
Remote Control Software is installed on your instrument.

15.1. Available Spectra

With the Eralytics Remote Control Software installed on the instrument spectra are
downloaded automatically along with the results after a measurement is completed. If you
download existing results from the instrument, the spectra will only be available when you
use the “RECALC” function before the download. To indicate an available spectrum the
number in the first column of the results table is blue and underlined.

15.2. View Spectra

To view a spectrum graphically on the PC monitor, select a row with an available spectrum.
The “Show Spectrum” button on the right side of the Erasoft RCS window will be activated.

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Press this button to open a window with a graph of the absorption spectrum of the selected
sample.

The default wavelength range is from 550 cm-1 to 4000 cm-1. The absorbance is shown in
absorbance units. The absorbance axis will be scaled automatically.

The info area on the upper left shows the name of the selected sample and the color in which
the graph is drawn. To retrieve further information on the displayed spectrum or sample, click
on the “Info” button:

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To change the color of the displayed spectrum, select the desired color from the drop-down
list. The color of the spectrum will change accordingly.

If the info area is not desired, press the button “Legend” in the upper left corner. The info
area will not be shown any more and the graphics area will be bigger.

To display the info area again, click on “Legend” once more.

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15.2.1. The Zoom Function
To zoom into a region of the spectrum move the cursor to one corner of the desired region
(the cursor is a black cross). Click and drag the cursor to the diagonal corner of the desired
region. A black frame will appear.

Release the mouse key. The selected region will be enlarged and displayed.

You can zoom in consecutively several times. To zoom out (one step back) place the cursor
in the graphics field and click right. To return to the default region, click right several times, or
press the “Reset Zoom” button above the graphic. If your mouse is equipped with a scroll
wheel, additional zooming is possible. Spinning the wheel will zoom in and out of the graph.
Pushing the wheel and moving the mouse will pan the graph.

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15.2.2. The Cursor Function
By means of the cursor function absorbance values can be displayed numerically to evaluate
interesting spectral regions.

Press the button “Cursor” and a box titled “Cursor” will appear. If the cursor is placed within
the graphics area, the wave number at its current position will be displayed next to the
cursor.

Click in the graphics area at the wave number for which the absorbance shall be shown. A
vertical line will show the current cursor position and in the “Cursor” box the value for the
absorbance (in absorbance units, a.u.) of the spectrum at the wave number (in cm -1) at the
current cursor position will be displayed.

Click on a different position to see the absorbance value for a different wave number. The
smallest increment in wave number is 0.6 cm-1.

Close the “Cursor” box to return to the normal graphics mode.

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15.2.3. Viewing Several Spectra
It is possible to transparently overlay several spectra in one window for comparison. In the
SpecView window click on “File” in the menu bar and select “Open…” Navigate to the
directory containing the spectra for the corresponding method.

Select the desired spectrum and click “Open”. The spectrum will be drawn additionally to the
already shown spectrum in the same scale:

In the same way many additional spectra can be selected and shown. For each spectrum,
the color can be changed individually, as described in chapter 15.2.

If a spectrum shall not be shown any more, deselect the checkbox next to the respective
sample name. Restore the spectrum by ticking the checkbox again.

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The zoom function works as described in chapter 15.2.1. The zoom affects all displayed
spectra to show the same region for all spectra.

The cursor functions also work as described in chapter 15.2.2. In the “Cursor” box, the
absorbance values at the selected cursor position are shown for all displayed spectra
simultaneously, using the color in which the spectrum is drawn to distinguish between the
spectra.

15.3. Print Spectra

To print the spectra as displayed (same wavelength and absorption range) click the button
“Print”. The graph with the spectra will be printed without any additional information like the
legend or cursor.

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16. Customer Change Log
Version: 3.1.0

- New menu “Select Date Format”

- New tab for instrument information and LIMS settings

Version: 3.0.0

- New design for the graphic interface

- New tab for info, warning and error messages
- Automatic display of results in archive files
- Directory tree displayed more clearly
- Faster startup and loading of results for ERASPEC

Version: 2.9

- Column selection for result table is stored separately for ERAVAP 8

- Bugfix ERAVAP 8: Missing column headers in result table for method ASTM D6378
added

Version: 2.8

- Bugfix ERASPEC OIL: Export only selected results when radio button Selection-
>Selected is activated for a output file

Version: 2.7

- Support for Diesel module in ERASPEC OIL (show and download results)
- Result sheet of ERASPEC OIL: List sorting changed (peak jobs on the bottom,
"FAME" on top of bottom)

Version: 2.6

- Support for ERASPEC OIL sampler (sending and receiving settings, including remote
control)
- Support for ERACHECK ECO (local)

Version: 2.5

- Bugfix result table ERAFLASH & ERAFLASH S10 ASTM D3828c

- Added columns (Lims, Info, Fuel concentration)

Version: 2.4

- Supports new ERASPEC parameter TAEE

Version: 2.3

- Support for all ERAVAP methods

- Support for ERACHECK ECO (get data, print using instrument printer files etc.)
- Support for auto sampler for ERACHECK ECO (sending and receiving settings,
including remote control)

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Version: 2.2

- Updated user interface to fit on screens with resolution of 12800*800 px

Version: 2.1

- Using instrument printer file to print from computer

- Saving printer file in the user home directory
- Updated graphical design
- "Live Sampler" for ERASPEC

Version: 2.01

- Support for auto sampler for ERASPEC

- Sample entry with barcode scanner enabled
- Adjusted graphics to fit better with smaller screens (i.e. laptops)

Version: 2.00

- New graphical interface

- Auto-connect with instruments from last session
- Feedback on instrument status
- Unified treatment of Ethernet and USB connections
- Full support for all methods in ERASPEC
- Extended support for SUB/COM adapters
- Extended sampler support including ERAFLASH S10
- Full support for ERAVAP ONLINE and ERAFLASH S10

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