Symphony is controlled using WinMPA, a Windows application developed by Ferran Scientific Inc. In addition to the communication protocols, WinMPA includes data acquisition, display, and file handling capabilities. When executed for the first time, WinMPA performs a three-step configuration procedure. 1. ANALYZER CONFIG.: consists of entering the calibration parameters of each MPA/SMPA. The parameters of the analyzer are stored under a name (e.g. serial number) specified under NEW ANALYZER. 2. SYSTEM CONFIG.: a SYSTEM comprises a MPA/SMPA, a SC, and CNI/CNL. Under NEW SYSTEM, the model and the serial number of the SC and CNI/CNL are entered. The MPA/SMPA is selected from a pull-down menu showing all analyzers configured under ANALYZER CONFIG. 3. COMM CONFIG. consists of linking a SYSTEM to a communication port of the PC. After setting the baud rate, the serial interface (RS232 or RS485) is selected. For multiple sensor applications, each SYSTEM has an address (1 through 32). A SYSTEM STATUS window enables the user to control, open graphs, save data, and generate process recipes for each SYSTEM independently.

WinMPA Highlights

- Compatible with Windows 2000, Me, NT 4.0, 95/98, 3.1/3.11
- PC Requirements: 66 MHz, 16 MB RAM. Higher specifications are required for iiiimultiple analyzer installations.
- Embedded demo mode
- Capture of all data all the time in temporary files
- Automatic 24/7 data capture and file naming
- Binary and ASCII data file formats
- Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) links with spread sheet software.
- Optional TCP/IP protocol
- Data display in multiple, simultaneous BAR, TREND, ANALOG, TABLE, and iiiDEVIATION graphs.
- Torr, Pascal, Bar, and PPM Units.
- Linear and Logarithmic Scales
- LEDs to show status of Input/Outputs
- Monitor and display signals from complementary gauges such as CDGs.
- Custom warnings following drifts from set tolerances
- Storage of process control recipes
- Statistical process control (SPC) incorporated into recipes
- Deviation graphs showing drifts from “ideal” runs
- Event-driven full automated operation and data storage
- Jump/Continuous Scans with or without Total Pressure measurement
- Pre-set scan speed mode and graph recipes
- Sensor accumulated hours of operation
- Helium leak mode with progressive display graph and audible warning
   


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