PT3E-0561

Optical Interferometric Gas
Concentration Meter
FI-8000
Data Logger Management Program

SW-FI-8000(EX)Operating Manual

1 Preface

1-1. Purpose and features of this program1

Preface
The operation procedures and precautions mentioned in this operating manual apply only for the specified use of
the program. We do not hold ourselves responsible for uses not described in this operating manual.
This operating manual will not explain the basic common operations of Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8 andWindows 10, such as selecting commands or setting dialog boxes. First-time users of Windows should read theWindows manual in advance to learn common operations of the operating system.

WARNING
This product is distributed on a special type of CD called "CD-ROM".
Do not try to play this CD on a common audio CD player.
Ignoring this warning may cause loud noise, resulting in hearing impairment or speaker damage.

CAUTION
Necessity of pointing devices
This software requires pointing devices such as a mouse or touchpad.
Keyboard-only operation is not supported.

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1 Preface

1-1. Purpose and features of this program

1-1. Purpose and features of this programThis program is used to download data(256 points) collected by the data logger function featured in FI-8000 to a
PC to use the data effectively.
There are the following advantages in downloading data collected by the data logger function:• Gathered data can be viewed in a list.
• Gathered data can be viewed chart formats.
• Chart data can be printed and stored on paper.
• Past data can be stored.
• Manual copying of data is no longer necessary.
• Able to manage more than one unit easily.

Notice••••Copying or duplicating the content of this manual without our knowledge, in whole or in part, isprohibited unless otherwise specified in law.
Due to the improvement of the product, the content of this operating manual might be amended
without prior notice.
It is necessary to agree with the Software License Agreement, separately provided, before using
this product. Please consent that we assume you have agreed to this agreement when the package
is opened.
Utilization of the software other than for intended purposes is prohibited. If the operating manual isignored when using the software, or the software is altered in any way, the safety and quality of the
product might not be maintained. We will not be liable for any accidents caused by these conditions.

(c) Copyright 2014 Riken Keiki co.,Ltd. All rights reserved.
The copyright of this software is owned by RIKEN KEIKI.
Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and other countries.

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Contents

Contents

Contents1
Preface ................................................................................................................. 2
1-1.
Purpose and features of this program ................................................................. 3
2
Installation and Uninstallation .............................................................................. 5
2-1.
Precautions on operating environment ................................................................ 5
2-2.
Software installation ............................................................................................. 5
2-3.
Installation procedure ........................................................................................... 6
2-4.
Uninstallation...................................................................................................... 103
How to Operate .................................................................................................. 12
3-1.
Download screen ............................................................................................... 12(1)
Download data from FI-8000 ........................................................................ 14(2)
Download instrument information ................................................................. 15(3)
Download data .............................................................................................. 16(4)
Complete download ...................................................................................... 17(5)
Clear data in the FI-8000 main unit .............................................................. 18(6)
Turn off the power of the FI-8000 main unit .................................................. 18(7)
Switch to automatic mode ............................................................................. 19
3-2.
Data screen ........................................................................................................ 20(1)
Delete data .................................................................................................... 21(2)
View details of data ....................................................................................... 21(3)
Output snap list ............................................................................................. 22(4)
Change password ......................................................................................... 23(5)
Summary pane .............................................................................................. 24
3-3.
Data View screen ............................................................................................... 25(1)
Output to a printer ......................................................................................... 26(2)
Save to a file ................................................................................................. 28(3)
To view data summary simultaneously ......................................................... 29
3-4.
Set screen .......................................................................................................... 30(1)
Change font colors ........................................................................................ 31(2)
Change status of the main unit ..................................................................... 32(3)
Send updates to the FI-8000 main unit ........................................................ 34
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Data Maintenance .............................................................................................. 35
4-1.
Details of data storage structure ........................................................................ 35
4-2.
Backup ............................................................................................................... 35
5Operating Precautions ....................................................................................... 36
6
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 37
7
IrDA Specifications ............................................................................................. 38
7-1.
About infrared communication ........................................................................... 38
7-2.
Display of communication ready status ............................................................. 38
7-2-1.
Task bar icon when the operating system recognizes FI-8000 .................... 38
7-2-2.
Task bar icon when communication between the data logger program andthe FI-8000 main unit is in progress ............................................................. 39
8File Structure ...................................................................................................... 40
8-1.
Current directory immediately after installation .................................................. 40
8-2.
Current directory during operation ..................................................................... 40
9Software Specifications ...................................................................................... 41

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2 Installation and Uninstallation

2-1. Precautions on operating environment2

Installation andUninstallation
2-1. Precautions on operating environment
This program can be used on Microsoft operating systems Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. Please notethat it cannot be used on other operating systems.
This program requires a maximum of 40 MB hard disk when it is installed. Moreover, on operation of the system,
it requires hard disk capacity depending on the amount of data. Please use the program with sufficient disk
capacity.

CAUTION
Precautions on handling the CD-ROM
1. CD-ROM storage
Do not store the CD-ROM in a place exposed to direct sunlight or a place with high temperatureand humidity.
2. CD-ROM drive to use
Avoid using a slot-loading CD-ROM drive.
The label attached on the CD-ROM might prevent CD-ROM from ejecting properly.
Use a tray-type CD-ROM drive.

2-2. Software installation
Insert a disk which stores data of the program to a CD-ROM drive of a Windows-based PC. After a while, an
installation screen will automatically start.
When the PC does not support the auto-start function of the CD-ROM, operate as follows:
1. From Explorer, open the CD-ROM drive.
2. Double-click the "setup.exe" file.

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2-3. Installation procedure

2-3. Installation procedure● Start the setup
program

After inserting the CD-ROM or starting setup.exe, the following screen is displayed.

Click the Next button.
● Accept thelicenseagreement

The following screen is displayed.

Click the Next button to continue the installation, or the Cancel button to abort the
installation.
Caution: Fully understand the license agreement before continuing with the
installation of the software.
62 Installation and Uninstallation● Customer
Information

2-3. Installation procedure

Click the Next button to display the following screen.

Click the Next button.
● Destination
FolderClick the Next button.

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2-3. Installation procedure● Start setup

Click the Next button to start installation.
● Complete

When the setup process is completed, the following screen is displayed.

The program can be used immediately after setup.

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2-3. Installation procedure

CAUTION
Save past data for reinstallation
Please note the following when reinstalling the software:
1. Uninstall the software before reinstallation.
2. If the software is uninstalled after some operation, some files will remain on the PC. Of thesefiles, FI8000.mdb is a database file. If past data needs to be saved, copy this file to a different
location, and then delete the folder.

CAUTION
Precautions when installing on Windows 7/8/10
This software requires a library, which consists of files such as various drivers, installed on the
Windows system. The files are installed automatically during the installation of the software.
When using Windows 7/8/10, installation of the system library requires administrator privileges.
In this case, follow the instructions to log in as an administrator, and then install the system library.
After installation, a dialog prompts to restart the system. Restart, log on again as a general user, andinstall the application.
(Both the library and the application are installed by clicking setup.exe in the CD-ROM. Installation
with an administrator privilege is required only when the required library is not installed in thesystem folder.)When using the software under a network-connected environment
When installing on a network-connected PC running Windows 7/8/10, check the following points.
IrDA communication utilizes a subset of TCP/IP technology (the communication technology used forthe Internet etc.) and uses a special set of communication groups and IP addresses.
Because of this, some strong Internet security software might reject communication.
If possible, use a computer that is not connected to the network.
When using a computer connected to the network, use with sufficient considerations on security
settings.

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3 How to Operate

3-1. Download screen

To perform data communication, place the FI-8000 main unit to an appropriate position, and with the program
activated, turn on the power of the main unit. The program automatically judges whether or not communication ispossible. If possible, the PC will be ready to receive the data.

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3-1. Download screen(5) Clear data in the FI-8000 main unit
● Data clear

Use the Clear Logger Data button to delete various data stored inside FI-8000.
Click the Clear Logger Data button.

Click Yes to start clearing the data.

(6) Turn off the power of the FI-8000 main unit
● Power OFF

Use the Power Off button to turn off the power of the FI-8000 main unit and initialize theserial port of the PC.
1. Click the Power Off button.

Click the Yes button to start the power off process of the FI-8000 main unit. After theserial port of the PC is initialized, it will be reset to the data download ready status.

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3-2. Data screen(3) Output snap list
● Save list

Save the list displayed in the upper section of the screen as a csv file.
Click the Save List button.

Specify the location and the file name, and click the Save button to store the data.

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3-2. Data screen(4) Change password● Input
password

1.

Display the Password dialog in the same way as deleting the data, and click
Change Password.

2.

Enter an appropriate password and click the Current password button. The
following message is displayed.

3.

Enter the new password and click the New Password button.

4.

The Password dialog is prompted again. Enter the same new password and click
New Password.

Click OK to update the password.

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3-2. Data screen(5) Summary pane
● Details

When the selected data is a normal data, the summary of the data is displayed.
SnapshotName
Sampling Date/Time
Serial No./Station ID/User ID
Gas
Concentration: Data name: Recorded time
: Status of the FI-8000 main unit
: Gas
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3-3. Data View screen

Printout example (snapshot)

Notes on printer settings(1) Detailed printer settings depend on the printer used. Please see the operation manual of the printer.
(2) This program does not support Print Area setting. Therefore, usage such as printing only part of theselected data is not possible.
(3) Copies can be changed only when the setting is available from the printer.
When the setting is changed in this way, the change affects other applications subsequently used. (Forexample, when Copies is changed to 2, a printout operation from another application might also result in
two copies.)
If Print Setting is changed in this program, when a printout is required from another application, check Print
Setting of that application.

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3-3. Data View screen(2) Save to a file
● Save1.

Click the Save button on the screen.

Specify the location and the file name, and click the Save button to store the data.
Click the Cancel button to cancel the save operation.

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3-4. Set screen* If any cells have red background, OK cannot be selected.

● Change2.

In the status area, change the desired data.

The contents of Serial No. (20 Characters) and User ID (16 Characters) can bechanged.
Interval Trend Time (Sec) and Station ID (16 Characters) can be selected and changed
from the list.
The Date/Time Set button can be used to align the internal clock of the FI-8000 main
unit (FI-8000 Date/Time) to the set time of the PC (PC Date/Time).
CAUTION: The date/time areas cannot be entered directly.
CAUTION: The settings of the FI-8000 main unit are not modified except
Date/Time Set by this change. Make sure to click Update to send the change
request process to the main unit.

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3-4. Set screen(3) Send updates to the FI-8000 main unit
● Send updates

1.

Modify the places to change and click the Update button.

When the Yes button is clicked, the changes are sent to the FI-8000 main unit andstored there.
When the No button is clicked, update is canceled.
CAUTION: The changes cannot be undone. Before clicking Update, it is possible
to revert to the data stored in the main unit by clicking the Instrument Information
button on the Download screen to download the instrument information data.

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4 Data Maintenance4-1. Details of data storage structure

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Data Maintenance
Depending on usage (such as loading data many times in a single day), the number of data might increase
drastically. In such a case, it might be difficult just to find the desired data. In addition, there is a possibility oflosing valuable data caused by an unexpected trouble of the PC.
To prepare for such unexpected events, a periodical backup of the data is recommended.

4-1. Details of data storage structure
Data is stored in the folder specified by "Start in" in the Properties tab of the shortcut created at installation.
1)

File name: FI8000.mdb
File type: Microsoft Jet 3.6 database file

2)

File name: Data
File type: Folder Trend data files are organized under year/month folders

4-2. Backup
Although it depends on usage, we recommend the data to be copied to another hard disk device or an auxiliary
storage device (such as an MO drive or CD-R drive).
To restore data, copy it to the folder specified by "Start in" in the Properties tab of the shortcut created at
installation. The program searches for data on startup and the data will be available to view.

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5 Operating Precautions

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Operating Precautions
When using the program, take sufficient considerations on the following points:(1) When downloading data, check that FI-8000 is placed at an appropriate position. If the position is not
appropriate, download cannot be performed properly.
(2) When downloading, avoid similar operations using another application. (For example, performing IR
communication during data download)(3) Do not kill the program (for example, by using Ctrl + Alt + Del). This program saves setting parameters on
the shutdown process to prepare for the next startup. Therefore, if the program is killed, the next startup
might fail.
(4) Do not modify a data file directly.

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6 Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting
Symptoms
Communication is notpossible.

Error occurs duringcommunication.

Something is wrong in thecommunication data.

CausesThe position of the main unit isinappropriate. An obstacle is in
the way.
There is another device thatuses IR.
There is a scattered lightoutside.
The FI-8000 main unit moved
during communication.
There is a scattered lightoutside.

Solutions
Change the position of the main unit.

Turn off the other devices, or prevent its
interference.
Eliminate the device that uses IR.
Do not move the unit during communication.
Eliminate the device that uses IR.

If an error still persists despite the above actions, please contact RIKEN KEIKI.

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8 File Structure

8-1. Current directory immediately after installation

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File StructureThis chapter explains the details about file contents at installation and during operation.

8-1. Current directory immediately after installation
File name

Details

FI8000.exe
RkIrDA11.ocx
RKComm.ocx
Filemove.avi

FI-8000 main unit
Infrared communication component
Serial communication component
Animation file that shows that data download is in progress

8-2. Current directory during operation
File name

Details

FI8000.ini
FI8000.DAT
FI8000.mdb
Data
SerialLog.log

FI-8000 initialization file
File for data downloading
Database file (Microsoft Jet 3.6 database)
Save directory for trend data files
Recording of data that flowed through communication port since startup of the
program (for investigation and maintenance)
CAUTION: Files are created after startup of the program.

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9 Software Specifications

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Software Specifications
Name of product(name of program)
Model
Executable file
nameSupported OS

Program capacity
Communication of
the main unit

Transfer time
MediumPackage contents

FI-8000 Data Logger Management Program
SW-FI-8000(EX)FI8000.EXE
Microsoft
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 10
Main program: Approx. 3 MB/Library: Approx. 5.2 MB(Uses up to 40 MB of disk space on installation)
Infrared (conforming to IrDA 1.1 protocol)
Standard communication settings
Baud rate: 57600 bps (maximum)
Data bit:
8 bitsStop bit:
1 bit
Parity:Even parity
Maximum 3 minutes (standard communication setting, with maximum amount of data)
One CD-ROM
Operating Manual (this document)
Product warranty and registration card
License agreement41