DART SVP Software Manual For Web Based User Interface And For Apple® iPod touch User Interface

Software Version 3.0.x iPod Application Version 1.3

IonSense Inc. 999 Broadway

Suite 404 Saugus, MA 01906

Table of Contents

For Web Based Interface

Controlling the DART-SVP from your PC 1

DART Software Overview 2

Free Run Page 3

Linear Rail Controls 4

DART Controls 5

Status Area 6

Methods Page 7

Edit Saved Methods 8

Add a Method 8

Running a Method 9

Pausing a Method 10

Editing a Method 11

Settings Page 12

About Screen 13

Grid Voltage 14

X and Y Rail Settings 15

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Apple® iPod touch User Interface

Overview of the Apple® iPod touch 16

Turning on the iPod 16

Navigating the Home Screen 17

Accessing the DART Application on the iPod touch 18

Updating the Web Software 19

Updating the iPod Application 20

Updating the iPod App via iTunes 21

Troubleshooting 22

PC – Unable to Connect 22

iPod - Unable to Connect 23

Linear Rail not Connected 26

Dart Source not Connected 27

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Controlling the DART-SVP from your PC The DART-SVP controller runs a web server that you can connect to using an Ethernet cable and view inside a web browser. There is no software to install and it works on any modern operating system. Setting up Network Connections:

In order to communicate with the DART-SVP, your computer needs to have a static IP address. Please follow the instructions in the SVP Network installation manual.

Accessing the DART-SVP in your web browser:

Once your network connections are set up, power on your DART-SVP. The Ethernet connection that it is connected to should become active.

Open your PCs web browser. We strongly recommend using the latest version of firefox.

Navigate to this address: http://192.168.10.111

You should see a page that looks like the one below:

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DART Software Overview

The DART software has three main pages for controlling the DART source and automation.

Go to the page by clicking on its name or icon. Note: You can navigate the entire user interface using only the

keyboard. Press the tab key to cycle between interactive areas. Press

enter to activate the selected choice.

Methods •Automated control to run multiple samples and reproduce results.

Free Run •Direct Control of the DART source and linear rails.

Settings •Configure advanced values.

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Free Run Page

The main page of the DART software is called the “Free Run” page. From this page the user has the ability to manually control the linear rails and the DART source.

Linear Rail •Control the X or Y rail

•Move to a target position, specified in Settings

DART

•System State

•Gas

•Ion Mode

•Set Temperature

Status Area •Connections

•High Voltage Indicator

•Actual Heater Temperature

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Linear Rail Controls

Tabs •Click X or Y to select the respective rail.

•X is currently selected.

Left Arrow (white)

•Clicking this button will move the rail to the left. Motion stops when a limit switch is reached.

Right Arrow (black)

•The rail cannot be moved to the right because it is at the limit switch.

Stop Button •The rail is currently stopped, so the stop button is highlighted. (blue)

Speed •Select the desired speed from the dropdown.

•If the rail is moving, the speed will change as soon as a new value is selected.

Move To Target

•Moves to the set target position. (see Settings)

•Note: The rail must be homed (moved to the left switch) before this feature is active.

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DART Controls

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Note: Gas will continue to flow while the heater is more than 200°C. It

shuts off automatically when cool enough.

System State •Run: Voltages on, gas and heater enabled

•Standby: Gas and heater enabled

•Off: Voltages, gas* and heater are off

Gas Selection •Available in Standby and Run mode

•Helium (He)

•Nitrogen (N2)

Ion Mode •Positive

•Negative

Heater Temperature

•Can be set in Standby or Run mode

•Temperature measures the heater inside the source, not the gas temperature.

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Status Area

Connection •The web page is communicating with the DART controller.

Interlock •The DART source is properly connected.

High Voltage •DART is running and creating ions.

•Only active in Run mode

Heater Temperature

•The temperature inside the DART source.

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Methods Page Methods enable you to automate your sampling process for greater

reproducibility. This version of the software comes with 11 predefined

methods for you to use. Future software updates may bring additional

methods and features.

Load Method

•Click on the method to load it.

Edit •Click the method to edit its parameters.

•Methods can be removed from the list.

Add •Add methods to this list from the set of predefined methods.

•Duplicate methods will be numbered.

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Edit Saved Methods

Add a Method

Delete •Click the - icon to remove the method from the list.

Edit •Click the method to change its parameters.

Done •Returns to the load screen.

Note •Removing all methods restores the defaults.

Add •Click the method to edit its parameters and add it.

Cancel •Returns to the load screen.

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Running a Method

Load •Return to the Load Screen

Kill •Stops all rail motion

•Turns off the DART

Start •Begin the method

•Status updated and timer started.

Edit •Change method parameters.

•Available when the method is stopped.

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Pause a Method While the method is running, you can pause at any time and resume

from where you left off. This causes the rail to stop moving. No

additional method steps will be processed, but the gas will stay on and

the heater will continue to go to the temperature that it was set to.

Pausing does not stop the timer when the method is waiting for a set

period of time. Resuming will go right into the next step if the original

timer period has expired.

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Edit a Method Each method has its own parameters that can be edited. Use the text

input boxes to change the values and click the save button to commit

the changes and return to the run screen. The software will prevent

you from entering invalid data. Pressing the back button will return to

the run screen without saving your changes.

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Settings Page

About •View version information about your system.

Grid Voltage •Change the voltage of the grid for each Ion Mode

Default Gases

•Controls which gas is selected when entering run and standby modes.

X / Y Rail •Adjust Rail Settings and Target Position

Contact Closure

•Use the contact closure signal with methods.

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About Screen

Software Version

•Web Application

•Updated by the iPod app or from a .bin file

Firmware Version

•Runs inside the Controller

•Not user upgradable

Hardware Version

•SVP Controller Model

IP Address •Controller's Web Address

•Type this number into a web browser to access this software (local only)

MAC Address

•Address of the Controller's Ethernet port

•Can be used by a network administrator to change the IP address

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Grid Voltage

Range •0 to 530 volts

Note •The grid voltage is not typically changed after installation.

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X and Y Rail Settings

Motor Location

•Left or Right

•Based on looking at the MS instrument.

Sample From

•Side the methods start on.

•Typically the same as the motor location.

Target Position

•Used by the Move To Target button

•Front edge of rail mount lines up with markings on the rail.

Use Current Position

•Sets the target position to the current location of the rail.

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Overview of the Apple iPod Touch The Apple iPod touch provides a self-contained, intuitive, and revolutionary user interface for the DART-SVP system.

Turning on the iPod

Most of the time, the iPod is in a standby state, which it can be awakened from by pressing the button under the screen. It will return to the standby state when not used for 5 minutes, which is a setting that can be changed. From the locked position the iPod can be unlocked or “activated” by simply sliding the arrow on the touch screen to the right. If the iPod does not turn on when the center button is pressed, it may

be powered down or out of battery power. To power it on, hold the

button on the top of the device for several seconds. An apple logo will

appear if it has power. If nothing happens after 10 seconds, connect

the iPod to a powered USB port on a PC or on the DART SVP using

the supplied cable. The screen will show a battery indicator, but will not

be “unlockable” until it has at least a 10% charge.

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Navigating the Home Screen Once the iPod has been unlocked, the home screen will be displayed.

The DART-SVP has its own icon and the built in photo and video

capabilities of the iPod are used to store relevant installation and

application videos.

Configure WiFi Settings

DART SVP Application

Application Videos

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Accessing the DART Application on the iPod touch To open the DART software from the iPod home screen, simply

touch the “DART” icon.

The DART-SVP application comes preinstalled on the iPod touch that is shipped with each DART-SVP unit. Periodic software updates will be available through either of the following channels:

The Apple® “App Store” application directly from the iPod touch

iTunes software installed on a computer

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Software Updates Updating the Web Software 1. Acquire the .bin file: When an update is available, IonSense will provide you with a .bin file. It may be emailed to you or made available online. The file size is around 150 KB, but may become slightly larger as new features are added.

2. Connect to the upload page: While the DART-SVP controller is running and connected to your PC, navigate to this page: http://192.168.10.111/mpfsupload

3. Upload the .bin file: Click the browse button to find the .bin file on your PC. Click the Upload button after your file has been selected.

4. Wait 15 seconds: The upload only takes a few seconds to complete. When it is finished, a link to the homepage will be displayed.

5. Confirm the new version: View the About screen on the settings page to verify that the version displayed is the one that you uploaded. If it is not, you should perform a “hard-refresh” in your browser (typically Ctrl+F5). This will clear cached data and reload the files from the DART-SVP.

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Software Updates Updating the iPod Application

1. Change your Wi-Fi connection In order to access the App Store,

you will need to be connected to the internet. The DART-SVP Wi-Fi connection is not connected to the internet, so you will have to change your network selection. If you do not have access to wireless internet, please update via iTunes on a PC.

2. Run the App Store application Tap the App Store icon. If you get an error message that says “Cannot connect to iTunes Store, Invalid Argument”, it means that you are not connected to an internet-enabled Wi-Fi signal.

3. Select the Updates Tab If there is an update available for the DART application, it will appear on this page. Select the Update button.

4. Enter the iTunes account information username: ipod@ionsense.com password: dartuser

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Updating the iPhone App via iTunes If you do not have access to an internet-enabled Wi-Fi connection, you can update your DART-SVP application using iTunes from a PC or Mac.

1. Download and install iTunes iTunes is available for free from http://www.itunes.com

2. Download the DART app Open iTunes and search the App

Store for “DART”. Download the application to your computer. You can create your own account or use the account ipod@ionsense.com, which has the password “dartuser” (without quotes).

3. Add preinstalled Photos and Videos Unfortunately, when you sync your iPod, all applications, photos and videos will be deleted. If you want to keep the photos and videos, you can download them from our website at http://www.ionsense.com/ipod Note: Although the application will be deleted from the iPod, the DARTSVP settings are stored inside the controller and they will not be lost.

4. Sync your iPod Connect your iPod to your computer using the provided USB cable. iTunes will warn you that all content on the iPod will be deleted. Be sure to sync the DART application that you downloaded, as well as any pictures, videos, and music that you want to add.

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Troubleshooting

PC - Unable to Connect

If you get this message in your web browser when trying to

access the DART, it means that the controller is not properly

connected or your network settings are not correct. Please check

the Network Installation Manual.

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iPod - Unable to Connect

1. Look for the Wi-Fi icon at the top of the screen.

If the symbol is not present, you need to ensure that your

iPod's Wi-Fi radio is on and that the D-Link wireless access point on your DARTSVP is connected and powered on.

If the symbol is present, be sure that you are not connected to a different wireless network. Your wireless network's SSID is printed on the back of the D-Link access point. It starts with SVP.

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2. Check your wireless setting

3. Tap Wi-Fi to check the settings.

Wi-Fi •Switch should be ON.

Network •SVP### should be selected with a check mark.

•If it is not listed, check the D-Link unit.

Confirm Settings

•Tap the blue arrow to check the IP Address

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4. Check the D-Link access point.

5. Confirm IP Address Settings

D-Link

This unit connects the DART-SVP to

the iPod wirelessly. Both the Ethernet

and power cables must be connected

and all three lights should be on. LAN

and WAN will blink when data is

being transferred.

AP Switch

For the DART-SVP to work

properly, this switch on the

back must be set to AP

These are the settings needed

to connect to the DART-SVP

using the provided D-Link

access point. See your

network administrator if you

are connecting to a private

network instead.

Note: If you are connecting a

second device (iPhone, laptop,

etc.), each device needs a

unique IP Address. The first 3

sets of numbers need to be the

same (192.168.10) and the last

number can range from 0 to

254, but cannot be 111.

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Linear Rail Not Connected

Freerun •DART control still works.

•Rail controls are hidden.

Methods •Will not work without the linear rail.

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Dart Source Not Connected

The DART source must be connected to generate ions. The

linear rails can still be used without a source attached.

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