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Micro GC Fusion®
OpenLAB CDS EZChrom Edition
Driver Installation Guide
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Table Of Contents
Cover Page 1
Trademarks 3
Disclaimer 3
Copyright 3

Chapter 1
Micro GC Fusion Driver Installation and Configuration
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Installing Micro GC Fusion Driver for OpenLAB EZChrom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Micro GC Fusion Driver License Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Configuring OpenLAB EZChrom for Micro GC Fusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Chapter 2
Customer Support
2.1

How To Contact Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

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Chapter 1
Micro GC Fusion Driver Installation and Configuration
1.1 Introduction
Micro GC Fusion is compatible with Agilent OpenLAB CDS EZChrom Edition
software (OpenLAB EZChrom).
To connect Micro GC Fusion to OpenLAB EZChrom software, the Micro GC Fusion
driver for OpenLAB EZChrom must be installed on the OpenLAB EZChrom
computer and a license for the Micro GC Fusion Driver in OpenLAB or EZ IQ(PN 952-389-G1) must be obtained from INFICON and installed on theMicro GC Fusion.

1.2 Requirements


A computer installed with OpenLAB EZChrom software

OpenLAB EZChrom software with at least one available instrument control
license installed (i.e., not linked to any instrument)

Micro GC Fusion software upgraded to version 1.3 or higher

Micro GC Fusion Driver for OpenLAB EZChrom

Micro GC Fusion License for OpenLAB EZChrom (PN 952-389-G1)

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

1 Download the Micro GC Fusion driver for OpenLAB EZChrom in the Software
Downloads tab (http://www.inficon.com/tabid/244/en-US/default.aspx).

1a Click Micro GC Fusion Driver for OpenLAB EZChrom.
1b Enter user information and then click Start Download.
1c The file MicroGCFusion-OpenLABEZChrom-Driver.Setup will
download.

2 Double-click MicroGCFusion-OpenLABEZChrom-Driver.Setup to start theinstallation process.

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3 The INFICON Micro GC Fusion for OpenLAB CDS EZChrom window willdisplay. Click Next. (See Figure 1-1.)
Figure 1-1 OpenLAB EZChrom setup wizard

4 The End-User License Agreement window will display. (See Figure 1-2.)
Figure 1-2 End-User License Agreement

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5 If the terms of the End-User License Agreement are acceptable, selectI accept the terms in the License Agreement.

6 Click Next. (See Figure 1-3.)
Figure 1-3 Accept the terms in the End-User License Agreement

7 Installation will begin. (See Figure 1-4.)
Figure 1-4 Driver installation

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8 Once the installation is complete, click Finish to exit the setup wizard. (SeeFigure 1-5.)
Figure 1-5 Click Finish to exit the setup wizard

1.4 Micro GC Fusion Driver License Activation
Perform the following steps to activate Micro GC Fusion access fromOpenLAB EZChrom.

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

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

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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 1-6.)
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 browser
versions.
Figure 1-6 License Activation and Download

3 Click Download License to download the openlab-fusion.license file onto
the computer. (Refer to Figure 1-6.)
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 1-7.)

Figure 1-7 Upload Micro GC Fusion license file

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

5 The Micro GC Fusion is now licensed for OpenLAB EZChrom access. (SeeFigure 1-8.)
Figure 1-8 Upload license file is complete

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1.5 Configuring OpenLAB EZChrom for Micro GC Fusion
1 Press the start button and search and open OpenLAB Register AIC.
2 Click Register AIC. (See Figure 1-9.)
Figure 1-9 OpenLAB Register AIC window

3 Install the Micro GC Fusion driver on OpenLAB. (See Figure 1-10.)
Figure 1-10 Installing INFICON Micro GC Fusion for OpenLAB

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4 Verify registration results were successful. (See Figure 1-11.)
Figure 1-11 Registration results

Before configuring OpenLAB EZChrom for Micro GC Fusion, ensure:
OpenLAB EZChrom software and Fusion Driver license were successfullyinstalledMicro GC Fusion driver for OpenLAB EZChrom was successfully installedMicro GC Fusion is powered onThe computer loaded with OpenLAB EZChrom and Micro GC Fusion are
physically connected via an Ethernet cable, either through direct connection orthrough a LAN network

To configure Micro GC Fusion driver for OpenLAB EZChrom:

1 Click the OpenLAB Control Panel icon. (See Figure 1-12.) Alternately, clickStart >> Agilent Technologies >> OpenLAB Control Panel.exe.
Figure 1-12 OpenLAB Control Panel shortcut

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2 On the Instrument tab, clickand click Create Instrument.

(See Figure 1-13.)
Figure 1-13 Create Instrument icon

3 In the Name box, type the instrument name. (See Figure 1-14.)
4 In the Description box, type a description of the instrument.
5 In the Contact box, type the name of the person responsible for the instrument.
6 In the Default project box, type a default project name.
NOTE: Alternately, select always use default project with this instrument.
NOTE: Projects can be created by clicking the Projects tab, clicking
then clicking Create Project.
Figure 1-14 Add a name, description, and contact

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7 In the Instrument type list, access the shortcut menu and scroll down to select
INFICON Micro GC Fusion.
(See Figure 1-15.)
Figure 1-15 Select an instrument type

8 Click OK. (Refer to Figure 1-14.)9 Right-click on the Micro GC Fusion instrument icon and click Configure
Instrument. (See Figure 1-16.)
Figure 1-16 Configure instrument

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10 The INFICON Micro GC Fusion configuration window will display.
11 Click the INFICON Micro GC Fusion icon.
12 Clickto move the INFICON Micro GC Fusion icon from Available
modules to Configured modules. (See Figure 1-17.)
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13 Double-click the INFICON Micro GC Fusion (Unconfigured) icon in theConfigured modules pane to open the INFICON Micro GC Configuration
window. (See Figure 1-18.)

14 Type either the IP address or Hostname of Micro GC Fusion.
15 Click Activate Communication.
Figure 1-18 Type Micro GC Fusion IP address or Hostname

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16 Once OpenLAB EZChrom has successfully communicated with
Micro GC Fusion, the Modules information field will be populated with
Micro GC Fusion configuration information. Additional information, such as
instrument Part number and Serial number are available on the right-handside of the window. (See Figure 1-19.)
Figure 1-19 Micro GC Fusion configuration

17 Select the Modules configuration tab to view the Pressure unit, Carrier gas
configuration and additional module information. (See Figure 1-20.)
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18 Click OK to exit the INFICON Micro GC Configuration window. (Refer toFigure 1-20.)

19 Click OK to exit the INFICON Micro GC Fusion window.
20 Clickto launch EZChrom. (See Figure 1-21.)

Figure 1-21 Launch EZ Chrom

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Chapter 2Customer Support
2.1 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 the Micro GC Fusion driverfor OpenLAB EZChrom software, please have the following information readily
available:

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

the OpenLAB EZChrom software version number

the type of computer and its specifications

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

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