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EZ IQ and Micro GC Fusion Driver
Installation Guide
PN 074-663-P1BIDE

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Table Of Contents
Cover Page
Trademarks
Disclaimer
Copyright

Chapter 1
EZ IQ Installation
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Computer Minimum Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Install EZ IQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
EZ IQ Installation Qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Chapter 2
Micro GC Fusion Driver Installation and Configuration
2.1
2.2
2.3

Installing Micro GC Fusion Driver for EZ IQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Micro GC Fusion Driver License Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Configuring EZ IQ for Micro GC Fusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Chapter 3
Customer Support
3.1

How To Contact Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

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Chapter 1
EZ IQ Installation
1.1 Introduction
Micro GC Fusion is compatible with INFICON EZ IQ software (PN G2801-64002).
To connect Micro GC Fusion to EZ IQ, the Micro GC Fusion driver for EZ IQ must
be installed on the EZ IQ computer and a license for Micro GC Fusion driver on
OpenLAB or EZ IQ (PN 952-389-G1) must be obtained from INFICON and installedon Micro GC Fusion.

1.2 Computer Minimum Requirements
The EZ IQ computer must meet the following requirements:
Table 1-1 Computer mimumum requirements
TypeMinimum
Configuration

Microsoft Operating System
XP Pro. SP3 with.Net 3.0 orVista Business SP1 orWindows 7 Pro 32-bit

CPURAM1

Disk Space

NetworkGraphics

2 GHz

2 GB

10 GBSeesection
1.2.1.

1024 x 768

Recommended XP Pro. SP3 with.Net 3.0 or 3.5 SP1 or Dual core 2 GB
10 GB and 100 Mbps or 1280 x 1024
Configuration Vista Business SP1 or
2 GHz>60% free HD
higheror higher
Windows 7 Pro 32-bit
space
1RAM total available memory for EZ IQ including the operating system, but no other application.

1.2.1 Important Notes

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

Microsoft TCP/IP networking is required for all products. WAN’s (wide areanetworks) are not supported.

Disk space requirements should be adjusted based on archival periodicity.
INFICON recommends a minimum of one year of the expected disk usage on
top of the recommendation of the operating system. For reference, eachanalysis will generate a data file of ~200 KB.

Micro GC Fusion software must be upgraded to version 1.3 or higher.

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1.3 Install EZ IQ
To install EZ IQ onto a Windows computer:

1 Insert the EZ IQ Installation CD into the computer CD-ROM drive.
2 The CD Installer window will display. (See Figure 1-1.) If it does not display,double-click CDInstaller.exe under the CD-ROM root drive.

3 Click Install EZ IQ to start the installation.
Figure 1-1 CD Installer window

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4 The EZ IQ Setup - Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for EZ IQ windowwill display. (See Figure 1-2.) Click Next>.
Figure 1-2 EZ IQ Setup - Welcome window

5 The EZ IQ Setup - Choose Destination Location window will display.
(See Figure 1-3.) Choose an EZ IQ software installation destination folder. It is
recommended to use the default destination folder C:\EZIQ. Click Next>.
Figure 1-3 EZ IQ Setup - Choose Destination Location window

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6 The EZ IQ Setup - Select Program Folder window will display. (See Figure1-4.) Type in a name for the Program Folder. This name will be shown in theStart >> All Programs menu. It is recommended to use the default
Chromatography program folder name. Click Next>.
Figure 1-4 EZ IQ Setup - Select Program Folder window

7 The EZ IQ Setup - Setup Status window will display. (See Figure 1-5.)
Figure 1-5 EZ IQ Setup - Setup Status window

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8 When prompted, click Yes to create an EZ IQ desktop shortcut. (See Figure1-6.)
Figure 1-6 EZ IQ Setup - Setup Status window and EZ IQ shortcut icon

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9 Various EZ IQ installation windows will display. Some are shown in Figure 1-7
through Figure 1-11.
Figure 1-7 EZ IQ RUO2 Setup - Setup Status window

Figure 1-8 EZ IQ 3.3.2 SP2 Setup - Setup Status window

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Figure 1-9 EZ IQ Setup - cmd.exe window

Figure 1-10 INFICON MicroGC Setup - Setup Status window

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Figure 1-11 VICI Valve Setup - Setup Status window

10 When the installation is complete, the EZ IQ Setup - Reboot to Complete
Setup window will display. (See Figure 1-12.) Select Yes, I want to restart mycomputer now. Click Finish.
Figure 1-12 EZ IQ Setup - Reboot to Complete Setup window

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11 Once the computer reboots, the Data System window will display. (See Figure
1-13.) Click OK to complete the installation.
Figure 1-13 Data System - Installation complete window

1.4 EZ IQ Installation Qualification
EZ IQ provides an installation qualification tool to verify that the software wasinstalled correctly.

1 Select Start >> Chromatography >> Installation Qualification (IQ).
2 A Report.TXT file will display. If the installation was successful, Installation
Qualification Test: PASSED will appear. (See Figure 1-14.)
Figure 1-14 EZ IQ Installation Qualification Test: PASSED

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3 If the installation was not successful, Installation Qualification Test: FAILED
will appear. (See Figure 1-15.) Reinstall EZ IQ. If the problem continues,contact INFICON.
Figure 1-15 EZ IQ Installation Qualification Test: FAILED

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2.1 Installing Micro GC Fusion Driver for EZ IQ
The EZ IQ driver is available for download fromhttp://www.inficon.com/tabid/244/en-US/default.aspx.

1 Download the Micro GC Fusion driver for EZ IQ from under the Software
Downloads tab (http://www.inficon.com/tabid/244/en-US/default.aspx).

1a Click Micro GC Fusion Driver for EZ IQ.
1b Enter user information and then click Start Download.
1c The file MicroGCFusion-EZIQ-Driver.Setup will download.
2 Double-click on MicroGCFusion-EZIQ-Driver.Setup to start the installation
process.

3 The INFICON Micro GC Fusion for EZ IQ Setup window will display. Click
Next. (See Figure 2-1.)
Figure 2-1 EZ IQ driver welcome window

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4 The End-User License Agreement window will display. (See Figure 2-2.)
Figure 2-2 End-User License Agreement

5 If the terms of the End-User License Agreement are acceptable, selectI accept the terms in the License Agreement. Click Next. (See Figure 2-3.)
Figure 2-3 Accept the terms in the End-User License Agreement

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6 The driver installation will begin. (See Figure 2-4.)
Figure 2-4 Driver installation

7 Once the installation is complete, click Finish to exit the setup wizard. (SeeFigure 2-5.)
Figure 2-5 Click Finish to exit the setup wizard

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2.2 Micro GC Fusion Driver License Activation
Perform the following steps to activate Micro GC Fusion access from EZ IQ.

1 Ensure the following materials are readily available:
The License Certificate ID from the License Certificate for EZ IQ orOpen LAB Access (PN 952-389-G1).

The serial number of the Micro GC Fusion that will connect to EZ IQ
NOTE: The serial number can be found on the product label on the backof the instrument.

2 On a computer with access to the internet, open a web browser. Typehttp:\\fusionlicense.inficon.com in the address bar and press enter. Enterthe License Certificate ID and Instrument Serial Number. (See Figure 2-6.)
NOTE: Web browsers including the latest version of Google Chrome, FireFox
and Internet Explorer are supported. Refer to 074-594-P1
Micro GC Fusion Operating Manual for support on older web browserversions.
Figure 2-6 License Activation and Download

3 Click Download License to download the openlab-fusion.license file onto
the computer. (Refer to Figure 2-6.)
NOTE: If a different computer was used to download the license file, transfer
the openlab-fusion.license file to the computer connected toMicro GC Fusion.

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4 Complete the license activation by uploading the Micro GC Fusion license file
into the Micro GC Fusion via the web-based user interface on the computer.

4a On the computer that is connected to Micro GC Fusion, open a webbrowser. Type the instrument hostname or IP address of the connected
Micro GC Fusion in the address bar and press enter.

4b Click theicon. Click the System Administration button. Click theSystem Configuration button.

4c Click theicon. (See Figure 2-7.)

Figure 2-7 Upload Micro GC Fusion license file

4d Navigate to the folder that contains the openlab-fusion.license file. Click
Open to upload the file.

5 Micro GC Fusion is now licensed for EZ IQ access. (See Figure 2-8.)
Figure 2-8 Upload license file is complete

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2.3 Configuring EZ IQ for Micro GC Fusion
Before configuring EZ IQ for Micro GC Fusion, ensure:EZ IQ was successfully installedMicro GC Fusion Driver for EZ IQ was successfully installedMicro GC Fusion is powered onThe computer with EZ IQ installed and Micro GC Fusion are physicallyconnected via an Ethernet cable, either through direct connection or through aLAN network

To connect Micro GC Fusion to the computer with EZ IQ installed:

1 Select Start >> All Programs >> Chromatography >> EZ IQ Config. (SeeFigure 2-9.)
Figure 2-9 EZ IQ Config

2 The EZ IQ Configuration window will display. Click Instrument
Configuration.... (See Figure 2-10.)
Figure 2-10 Click Instrument Configuration...

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3 In the Instrument Configuration window, type an Instrument Name. Fromthe Instrument Type shortcut menu, select INFICON Micro GC Fusion. ClickConfigure. (See Figure 2-11.)
Figure 2-11 Instrument Configuration

4 The INFICON Micro GC Fusion configuration window will display. Select theINFICON Micro GC Fusion icon. Click the green arrow to move the INFICON
Micro GC Fusion icon from Available modules to Configured modules.
(See Figure 2-12.)
Figure 2-12 INFICON Micro GC Fusion driver icon, before and after

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5 Double-click on the INFICON Micro GC Fusion icon in the Configured
modules pane to open the INFICON Micro GC Configuration window. (SeeFigure 2-13.)

6 Type either the IP address or Hostname of Micro GC Fusion. Click ActivateCommunication. (See Figure 2-13.)
Figure 2-13 Type Micro GC Fusion IP address or Hostname

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7 Once EZ IQ has successfully communicated with Micro GC Fusion, theModules information field will be populated with Micro GC Fusion
configuration information. Additional information, such as instrument Part
number and Serial number will be available on the right hand side of thewindow. (See Figure 2-14.)
Figure 2-14 Micro GC Fusion configuration

8 Select the Modules configuration tab to view the Pressure unit, Carrier gas
configuration, and additional module information. (See Figure 2-15.)
Figure 2-15 Modules configuration

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9 Click OK to exit the INFICON Micro GC Configuration window. (Refer toFigure 2-15.)

10 Click OK to exit the INFICON Micro GC Fusion window.
11 Click OK to exit the Instrument Configuration window.
12 Click Close to exit the EZ IQ Configuration window.
13 Click theicon on the computer to launch EZ IQ.

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Chapter 3Customer Support
3.1 How To Contact Customer Support
Worldwide customer support information is available under Contact >> Support
Worldwide at www.inficon.com:
Sales and Customer ServiceTechnical Support

Repair Service

When contacting INFICON regarding a problem with EZ IQ software, please havethe following information readily available:the EZ IQ software version number

the type of computer and its specifications

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the Microsoft Windows type and version numbera description of the problem

an explanation of any corrective action already attemptedthe exact wording of any error messages received

www.inficon.com

reachus@inficon.com

Due to our continuing program of product improvements, specifications are subject to change without notice.
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