Jerome® Communications Software (JCS)
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1. files are not deleted until Instrument Jim s 631 631 SN 1004 y the Data Logger is Date Time May 302013212pm reprogrammed After the data is in the Comment Very windy computer JCS loads the Data Retrieve dialog box to allow you to view the data on screen as Close described in 6 5 Data group AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com Page 17 of 28 am Fay m el AZ Jerome Communications Software ta O X FILE Jerome Communications Software doug 2 wv gt F 4 Import JCI DOS File f le Sites ra b fe Contents l iy es Page Setup ay Instruments Kt About Configuration Compact 3 __ Instrument a Ha Program Retrieve Auto Take ne Data Database Print Check amp Technicians Data Sample Sample File Setup Data Logger Instrument Data Help A The Instrument group is used to program and control the instrument when sampling using the Instrument to Computer direct connection configuration The computer can direct the instrument to take individual manual samples or control the instrument for unattended Auto sampling The JCS Interface Cable passes the control signals to the instrument and passes the sample data back to the computer There are two selections available from the Instrument group Auto Sample and Take One Sample Clicking Auto Sample will display the Auto Sample dialog box shown below Auto Sample MrB e io 0 05 431 002. 8 Dale AT N UO ee 8 SA 218101 116 S E E A E E ne 11 S EeNNN TNS OWAI onae E E E E 11 5 4 Program Revision Information cccccccceeccseeeseeeceeeeeeeeseeeseeeeeeeenseeseeeeaeeens 12 6 JCS RIBBON MENU 2 2 2 nnnnnnnennnennnnnnnnnnns 12 Ok NS OR OUD seee 13 62 UI OUD ie ecreceerntecisicenttaneeenconsneaneewerennctanseeestenceameacaanendnamcncasineneeedicasesedeandediee 15 6o Bala LOGJE OOU oe Ter TTT TTT Tr err err rer Ter ret Ty 16 Oi HASEUIMICING OR OU DD ocrcaccatcvececcavcacssacevenasuccuacceaceesaccacerosenesnrcasceatrectaagreenasecesacencecs 18 Br IATA OUD e 21 00 FEDO a aE ateraicsancsancscce aiaeaeere 24 7 OPERATIONAL EXAMPLES 2 2 0 02 20 20 25 7 1 Instrument operation from the COMPUTET cccceeceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeneeeseeeeeeeens 25 7 2 Instrument operation from the Data Logger cccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeees 26 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 2 20 nnnnnn nnn n nnn n enn nennnnnnnnnnes 27 Before using this software familiarization with the operation of the J erome 631 X Hydrogen Sulfide Analyzer or 431 X Mercury Vapor Analyzer is important Prior to installation of this software familiarity with the PC and Windows operating system being used is also recommended If you have any questions about how to proceed call AZI Customer Service at 800 528 7411 or
3. button JCS will prompt Display alarm readings only e If you click on Yes and there are no readings above the alarm setpoint the Insufficient test data to display iy insufficent test data to display message shown will be displayed AZI Jerome Communications Software AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com Page 21 of 28 To view the graph click on the View Graph button There must be at least two data points in the selected data record in order for a graph to be generated otherwise the Insufficient test data to display dialog shown on the previous page will be displayed To exit from a maximized report or graph press the ESC key on the computer s keyboard or click on Data in the Data group on the ribbon The following additional actions can also be performed from the Data dialog box Export Report Sends a copy of the report to the directory and in the file format specified in the Program Configuration dialog box accessible by selecting Configuration in the File group Deleting or Editing Records To delete or edit records JCS uses the Microsoft Access database and therefore record additions deletions and edits are performed using Access policies Delete Delete unwanted records by clicking the record selector box on the left of the record and pressing the Delete key on the computer s keyboard A reminder will appear indicating that the Delete
4. AZI P N 700 0138 If you have any questions regarding the operation of this software please call 800 528 7411 602 470 1414 fax 480 804 0656 or send e mail to support azic com Arizona Instrument LLC 3375 N Delaware Street Chandler AZ 85225 800 528 7411 602 470 1414 Fax 480 804 0656 http www azic com email azi azic com General int azic com International support azic com Customer Support AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com Page 28 of 28
5. Logger setup AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com Page 4 of 28 The Jerome Communications Software is available as three different AZI Kit Part Numbers as shown below along with the contents of each kit The software is shipped on a CD ROM that also includes this manual and the latest versions of the 431 X and 631 X manuals AZI Y990 0257 Kit Jerome Communications Software Windows 7 8 710 0054 Software JCS on CD ROM 990 0171 USB Security Key 6000 1055 JCS Interface Cable AZI Y990 0259 Kit JCS and Data Logger Windows 7 8 710 0054 Software JCS on CD ROM 990 0171 USB Security Key 6000 1055 JCS Interface Cable 6100 0010 Data Logger AZI Y990 0258 Kit JCS Software Upgrade to Windows 7 8 current JCS users 710 0054 Software JCS on CD ROM WARNING A standard serial cable should never be used with the J erome instruments The specially designed JCS Interface Cable A ZI p n 6000 1055 shown below only uses four wires between the PC and the instrument Standard serial cables use more wires and could damage the PC or the instrument DB9 CONNECTOR TO COMPUTER JCS Interface Cable AZI 6000 1055 Additional requirements not included with the JCS Kit e Jerome 431 X or 631 X with the Communications Option installed e PC running Windows 7 or 8 32 or 64 bit with o One available DB9 RS 232 serial port DB25 CONNECTOR TO DATA LOGGER DB25 CONNECTOR TO INSTRUM
6. g iy es Page Setup ay Instruments Kt About Configuration Compact _ Instrument a Ten Program Retrieve Auto TakeOne Data Database I Print Check amp Technicians Data Sample Sample File Setup Data Logger Instrument Data Help A To view or export data records click on Data in the Data group to open the Data dialog box shown below Both data downloaded from the Data Logger or Auto sample data generated with the instrument attached to the PC can be accessed from the Data menu as can any data imported from previous versions of JCI or JCS e Select the record you want to view or export from the list gt The assigned Technician Instrument Alarm Setpoint and Comment for the selected record are displayed to the right of the selection list Site nd Location ate Time Address Fhoenis Water Treatment Plant WW Fe Dec 31 2002 8 22am i 912 water Blvd Tempe Water Treatment Plant East Fer Jan 08 2013 1 04pm Phoenix AZ 88888 Technician Mr Brown hy Instrument Jim s 631 631 4 SM 1004 w Alarm Setpoint 0 1 Comment Ver windy Record Search Close ii View Report 7 Wiew Graph Export Report e Click on the View Report or View AZI Jerome Communications Software Graph buttons in the Data dialog box to display the selected data An example report and graph are shown at E Display alarm readings only the end of this section e Ifan Alarm Setpoint was specified Yes after clicking on the View Report
7. 3 DATE TIME RESULT mg m 3 Jan 20 2003 12 52 30 pm 011 Jan 20 2005 1 07 29pm 009 Jan 20 2005 1 22 29pm 034 Jan 20 2005 1 24 29pm Jan 20 2005 1 39 29pm Jan 20 2005 1 54 29pm Jan 20 2005 1 56 29pm Readings Minimum Maximum Average SD An example graph is shown below The red horizontal line represents the Alarm Setpoint Site Name Doc Control Sample Location Above R amp D Lab Address 1912 VV 4th Street Technician Jim Ed Brown Tempe AZ 65261 Instrument Keyin s 431 431 X SN 3190 Comment Date Time Jan 20 2003 12 51pm Alarm Setpoint 0 023 mg m s 0 045 0 040 0 035 0 030 a a ho nm 0 020 Result mg m 3 0 015 0 010 0 005 0 000 Jan 20 12PM Jan 20 O6PM Day To exit from a maximized report or graph press the ESC key on the keyboard e Take One Sample gt Click on Take One Sample to direct the sample Reading instrument to take a single sample This n selection has the same function as the i Sample value is 0 00 ppm SAMPLE button on the instrument The measured concentration will be displayed Close Sample Again If desired press the Sample Again button to take another sample AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com Page 20 of 28 6 5 Data group Eem Hw aga FE AZI Jerome Communications Software ee O X FILE lerome Communications Software doug rg it EE Import JCI DOS File a Sites ra Contents Fe E mpo a gt
8. 602 470 1414 or send an e mail to support azic com for assistance AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com Page 3 of 28 1 INTRODUCTION The Jerome Communications Software JCS provides additional functionality for the Jerome 431 X Mercury Vapor Analyzer and Jerome 631 X Hydrogen Sulfide Analyzer instruments that have the Communications option installed For fixed point sampling at a location with a PC available JCS can be used to interface a Jerome instrument to a computer The software can control instrument sampling for unattended continuous operation collect data graph this data in real time and perform statistical analysis If a PC is not available at the location to be sampled JCS can also program the J erome Data Logger AZI P N 6100 0010 This optional accessory is programmed by JCS and then attached to the instrument at the location to be sampled The Data Logger enables data storage during manual sampling or portable automatic sampling without the instrument being attached to a computer The Data Logger will initiate automatic sampling at the programmed sample interval trigger alarms when the sampled value exceeds the programmed alarm level and store the sample data collected up to a maximum of 1 000 sample data points The logged data may then be downloaded to the computer for storage or analysis when it is convenient JCS utilizes the familiar ribbon style menu interface found in mos
9. Microsoft 2 Microsoft Excel for spreadsheet use 3 RTF Rich Text Format for general word processing use and 4 Text for notepad use gt Serial Port Number Select the computer s serial port number usually 1 or 2 If using the USB RS 232 adapter or if the computer has a modem serial port 3 or 4 may need to be selected In most cases this will automatically be set properly and should only be changed if there is a communication problem If the selected port is not available the following dialog box will appear AZI Jerome Communications Software The selected communications port not available Do you want to select another port Wes No Cancel The following additional selections are available from the File group Compact Database clicking on this option compacts the database to take up less disk space if desired Import JCI DOS File If there are files created by the DOS version of the Jerome Communications Interface software on the system use this option to bring them into the current Windows based software Note data generated with earlier Windows versions of JCS will still be accessible if copied to the new PC as the data storage structure was not changed from the Windows XP version of JCS To copy previous data from a Windows XP PC to a Windows 7 8 PC copy the following file C Program Files AZI JCSVCS Data mdb to the following folder C ProgramData Arizona Instrument Jerome Communic
10. Sample Interval if desired Add a comment if desired Click on the Start button to start Auto sampling Refer to 6 4 Instrument group for any additional information VVVVVVV VV V The instrument should take one sample within a few seconds and sample repeatedly thereafter at the preset sample interval When done press Stop on the Auto Sample dialog box to stop Auto sampling AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com Page 25 of 28 Ensure e The PC is turned ON e JCS is not running on the PC e The instrument is turned OFF J The security key is installed in a USB port Installed in Instrument DB25 Connector Installed in Data Logger Connect the JCS Interface Cable to the PC Data Logger and Instrument as described in 4 2 Instrument to Data Logger to Computer Connection ee installed in Computer Serial Port Launch the JCS program on the PC To program the Data Logger if all LPIA preliminary set up procedures have been completed gt Turn the instrument ON If properly connected the Data Logger will beep and the High Level LED will blink Click Program in the Data Logger group on the ribbon Enter the Sample Interval and Alarm Setpoint Click on Program Refer to 6 3 Data Logger group for any additional information YYYY Turn the instrument OFF Disconnect the JCS Interface Cable from the instrument and from the Data Logger and connect th
11. VV 4th Street Technician Jim Ed Grown Tempe Af 05201 Instrument Kevin s 431 4351 5 SN 3190 Comment DateTime Jan 20 2005 12 51pm Alarm Setpoint 0 023 mgrn 3 DATE TIME RESULT mg m 3 Page 1 of 1 Jan 20 2003 12 52 30pm O11 Jan 20 2003 1 07 29pm 009 Jan 20 2003 1 22 29pm O34 Jan 20 2003 1 24 29pm O14 Jan 20 2003 1 39 29pm 010 Jan 20 2003 1 54 29pm 039 Jan 20 2003 1 56 29pm 010 Readings Fi Minimum 0 009 Maximum 0 039 Average 0 018 SD 0 0127 An example graph is shown below The red horizontal line represents the Alarm Setpoint Site Name Doc Control Sample Location Above R amp D Lab Address 1912 VV 4th street Technician Jim Ed Brown Tempe AZ 55201 Instrument Kevin s 431 431 5 SN 3190 Comment DateTime Jan 20 2003 12 51pm Alarm Setpoint 0 023 fmm 0 045 0 040 0 035 0 030 0 025 5 FJ 5 Result mg m 3 0 015 0 010 0 005 0 000 Jan 20 12PM Jan 20 O6PM Day To exit from a maximized report or graph press the ESC key on the keyboard or click on Data in the Data group on the ribbon AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com Page 23 of 28 6 6 Help group Soe Pig Gh BS AZI Jerome Communications Software D O FILE Jerome Communications Software doug rg wv F 4 Import JCI DOS File af lasite ra p f i lB Contents iy es Page Setup ay Instruments Kt 7 7 About Configuration Compact _ Instrument a Program Retrieve Auto
12. adapter and then TO z connect the adapter to a Po Tks ma USB port on the PC The port will be detected by or indicated to JCS during program installation N DBO p nn i e The remaining DB25 J Ser C Connecto connector on the cable Installed in must not be connected to SC om outer anything e Turn the instrument ON A Serial Port e Leave the instrument PC and JCS Interface Cable set up as described for both programming the instrument and for instrument sampling Please Note This configuration will not function if the Data Logger is attached to the center connector of the JCS Interface A Cable If the center connector is connected or if the instrument is turned OFF JCS will return a Communications Error when communications is attempted AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com Page 6 of 28 Use the Instrument to Data Logger to Computer connection configuration to setup configure and program the Data Logger and to retrieve data from the Data Logger after sampling Ensure the instrument is turned OFF It is okay for the PC to be turned ON Locate the DB25 connector marked INSTRUMENT on the JCS Interface Cable and attach it to the back of the instrument Either connect the DB9 connector on the other end of the cable identified as PC to an available serial port on the computer or connect it to the USB RS 232 adapter and then connect the adapter to a USB port o
13. cannot be undone Press Yes to proceed or No to cancel Please note that a record cannot be deleted if it is associated with other records For example a Technician record cannot be deleted if it is referred to by a Data record Delete the Data record first then delete the Technician record If the data record must be maintained the Technician information will be maintained as well On some records as shown below it may be necessary to click on the record selector twice in order to select the record itself instead of the text in the field Technicians Click here twice in order to select the record for deletion Record H 1 of 1 E HE Search Close If desired use the Delete functionality as explained above to delete the example data from the Data Technicians Instruments and Sites Locations tables Edit Edits can be made from the appropriate selection in the Setup group For example select Technicians in the Setup group to edit the Technicians list The edits are saved when the form is closed If a field is edited the correction is applied to all previous data records For example after a Site s address is changed newly printed reports will have the corrected address AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com Page 22 of 28 A sample report is shown below Site Name Doc Control Sample Location Above R amp D Lab Address 1912
14. keys are available as AZI 990 0171 Installed in BUSB Port Computers that have the software installed but no security key installed will operate in a demonstration mode only No data can be transferred to or from the instrument but data previously stored in the computer may be viewed 5 3 Launching the Software If Access was already installed on the target ka o o e s3 a ER PC make sure all available Microsoft Office Ff Ger Car ration Compact D Drin Instron and Access updates are installed as well mn before proceeding Click on Start gt All Programs gt Arizona Instrument gt Jerome Communications Software gt Jerome Communications Software to launch JCS The screen shown at right appears along with the Help screen C ications Sofi shown below Jerome Communications Software Note If multiple users use JCS on the same PC a Microsoft Office Access Security Notice may be displayed when launching JCS If this occurs click Open on the Security Notice dialog box to proceed EJ JCS Help The JCS software utilizes the familiar ribbon j QUICK START GUIDE A style menu interface found in most newer PROGRAM CONFIGURATION Windows programs to access program options Setup the PC s serial port commands and information JCS operates number by selecting the Configuration ribbon according to Windows conventions for ribbon driven programs a
15. 0 to 999 mg m3 631 000 to 50 ppm May 17 2013 1 18pm Site 4nd Location Technician Instrument Sample Interval 1 to 60 mir Alarm Setpoint Alarm Level Sample Interval ate Time Comment e Inthe Auto Sample dialog box gt Select the Site and Location Technician and Instrument values to be associated with the samples to be collected Note These values must be set up in the Setup group prior to Auto sampling as explained in 6 2 Setup group Enter the Sample Interval in minutes Do not use a short sample interval that would require more than 2 regenerations per day Try a 10 to 15 minute sample interval initially Note JCS does not initiate regenerations this must be done manually If an unsafe or critical level is known enter that level in the Alarm Setpoint field To have the instrument take a second sample at a different sample interval after receiving an Alarm level reading enter the Alarm Level Sample Interval This interval will be used for the next reading after the Alarm Level reading To disable this functionality set the Alarm Level Sample Interval to the same value as the Sample Interval AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com Page 18 of 28 The Date Time will populate automatically Enter a Comment as well if desired Click Start to start Auto sampling or click Close to close the Auto Sample dialog box If Start is clicked to start Aut
16. Arizona instrument LULO USER MANUAL J EROME COMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE JCS INSTALLATION and OPERATION MANUAL V1 1X for Windows 7 and 8 October 2013 ARI ZONA INSTRUMENT LLC 3375 N Delaware Street Chandler AZ 85225 USA 800 528 7411 602 470 1414 f 602 281 1745 WWwW azic com Email General azi azic com International intl azic com Customer Service support azic com ARIZONA INSTRUMENT LLC 3375 N Delaware St Chandler AZ 85225 800 528 7411 sales azic com www azic com MADE IN THE USA Last update October 2013 AZI P N 700 0138 A Jerome Communications Software J CS To be used with Jerome 431 X Mercury Vapor Analyzer with the Communications option X431 0001 X 431 0005 X431 0009 X431 0101 X431 0105 and X431 0107 and Jerome 631 X Hydrogen Sulfide Analyzer with the Communications option X631 0001 X631 0003 X631 0009 X631 0101 X631 0103 and X631 0107 7 O XxX FILE Jerome Communications Software doug A x Bs EZ Import JCI DOS File fg Sites F O p g 4 1 Contents if 4s Page Setup S Instruments Rt i 2 About Configuration Compact __ Instrument wo Program Retrieve Auto TakeOne Data Database Print Check amp Technicians Data Sample Sample File Setup Data Logger Instrument Data Help a fw Ea ag gt AZI Jerome Communications Software Jerome Communications Software NUM LOCK PROPRIETARY RIGHTS NOTICE The material in this manual contains valuable information
17. ENT gt Note If aDB9 RS 232 serial port is not available AZI has a RS 232 to USB converter available as AZI 990 0238 o One available USB port or two available ports if using the RS 232 USB converter AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com Page 5 of 28 4 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Please Note Only the JCS Interface Cable is installed in this section After the software is installed and operating then the security key will be installed in an available USB port as detailed in 5 2 Security Key NOTE It is not necessary to perform both sections 4 1 and 4 2 Only perform the section that corresponds to your desired hardware configuration 4 1 Instrument to Computer Direct Connection Use the direct connection configuration when the J erome instrument is to be connected directly to a dedicated computer and remain connected during sampling JCS allows the computer to control sampling data storage and data analysis while connected directly to the instrument e Ensure the instrument is turned OFF It is okay for the PC to be turned ON e Locate the DB25 connector marked INSTRUMENT on the JCS Interface Cable and attach it to the back of the instrument e Either connect the DB9 connector on the other end DB25 Instrument of the cable identified as Connector PC to an available serial Installed port on the computer or connect it to the USB RS In Analyzer 232
18. Take Qne Data Database I Print Check Technicians Data Sample Sample File Setup Data Logger Instrument Data Help A The Help group in the ribbon menu has two selections Contents and About e Selecting Contents brings up the Help contents listing as shown below gt The Quick Start page as well as many others in the Contents listing has hyperlinks built into it that can be clicked to navigate to the hyperlinked sections EY JCS Help ae amp r Fua S Ea lon Nc nit QUICK START GUIDE 2 Quick Start algae PROGRAM CONFIGURATION Data Logger Programming Data Logger Data Retrieval Setup the PC s serial port Import number by selecting the Instrument Checks Configuration ribbon Instruments item See below to Program Configuration h T ee the Program Configuration Record Edit Policy form Security Key Technicians Jerome Communications a fi E Import JC Page Seti Configuration Compact be Database Print lt gt e The Help menu can be set to display automatically at program startup by checking the Display Help on Startup box in the Program Configuration dialog box accessible by selecting Configuration from the File group e Selecting About displays the About AZI JCS dialog box shown at right which shows the AZI logo and the program s title and version number If you call AZI Customer Service for any reason this version number will be nee
19. ations Software Note The ProgramData folder may be hidden If this is the case modify the Windows folder options or contact your local IT department for help Page Setup and Print The last two selections in the File group are standard program options to control printing operations JCS will print to the Windows default printer unless an alternate is selected If a test data or graph report is open then the Page Setup icon is enabled If desired a printer other than the Windows default printer may be selected on the Page tab of the Page Setup dialog The alternate printer must be reselected for each new report generated AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com Page 14 of 28 6 2 Setup group oa FA Ee AZI Jerome Communications Software 7 O FILE Jerome Communications Software doug rg wv Si EE Import JCI DOS File J ig Sites ra p y d fe Contents l iy es Page Setup Ge Instruments Kt l g About Configuration Compact 3 __ Instrument go ae Program Retrieve Auta Take One Data Database Print Check amp Technicians Data Sample Sample File Setup Data Logger Instrument Data Help A The Jerome Communications Software uses Microsoft Access to store sample data whether from the Data Logger or from instrument Auto sampling while connected to the PC The data is stored in records that are associated with site location records instrument records and technician records Before generating sa
20. cs ternal gebatlely setpoint has the effect of turning off the alarm however the Data Logger will still double check high readings as explained in 6 1 File group gt Click on the Program button to program the settings into the Data Logger gt Note Sample Interval and Alarm Setpoint are the only items programmed into the Data Logger Sites and Locations Technicians and Instruments are not associated with the sample data until it is retrieved from the Data Logger AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com Page 16 of 28 e When the software indicates that programming is complete turn OFF the instrument and disconnect the JCS Interface Cable from the instrument and Data Logger e Attach the Data Logger directly to the back of the instrument by mating the DB25 connector on the Data Logger with the DB25 connector on the instrument and securing the Data Logger in place with the jackscrews on the Data Logger gt The Data Logger can be left unpowered for a few hours without losing its time clock If the instrument and attached Data Logger are not being used regularly turn the instrument on every few hours for a few minutes to power the Data Logger and retain the clock and programming When you are ready to begin sampling e Turn the instrument ON If properly connected the Data Logger will beep and the High Level LED will blink e Press the sample button The instrument will sample at the programmed interva
21. d place the JCS CD into the computer s CD drive If the program does not start automatically gt On the PC navigate to the CD drive containing the CD and access the drive gt Locate JCS_Install_v1 1x or JCS_Install_v1 1x exe and launch it by double clicking on it or by highlighting it and pressing Enter Note the x will be replaced by a number in the file itself The installation will start e The User Account Control dialog will typically appear requesting permission to install JCS Click Yes In some cases the User Account Control dialog may not appear x User Account Control Hp e Program name JCS _Install exe Publisher Unknown File origin Hard drive on this computer V Show details Yes e The JCS installer s Welcome screen will appear Click Next F Jerome Communications Software 1 10 Setup Welcome to the Jerome Communications Software 1 10 Setup This wizard will guide you through the installation of the Jerome Communications Software version 1 10 Click Next to continue canes AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com Page 8 of 28 e Read the license agreement and click I Agree to accept the terms and proceed 5 Jerome Communications Software 1 10 Setup a m e h Please review the license terms before installing Jerome Communications Software 3 1 10 l Press Page Down to see the rest of the agreement License Agreement
22. ded to identify the Arizona Sein Oit software revision in use Version 1 10 Copyright 2002 2013 Arizona Instrument LLC AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com Page 24 of 28 7 OPERATIONAL EXAMPLES 7 1 Instrument operation from the computer Ensure e The PC is turned ON e JCS is not running on the PC e The instrument is turned OFF e The security key is installed in a USB port Legs Connect the JCS Interface Cable s Vg 2 y Jo AN fiai EENT i PC connector to the computer and the Rey kaiia E Bn f r K iE BO oor reese 8 ti Ah ed ara DB25 Instrument INSTRUMENT connector to the E Connector instrument as described in 4 1 Installed Instrument to Computer Direct in Bil Connection IN ANQIYZET Ensure that the middle connector is not me a connected to the Data Logger DI X gt g Bin we 4 Launch JCS on the PC a A d DB PC Connector Installed in Turn the instrument ON Computer Serial Port To take a manual sample click Take One Sample on the Instrument group of the ribbon To perform Auto sampling if all preliminary set up procedures have been completed Click Auto Sample in the Instrument group on the ribbon Select the Site Location Select the Technician Select the Instrument Enter or verify the Sample Interval Enter or verify the Alarm Level Enter or verify the Alarm Level
23. developed by Arizona Instrument LLC for use with the Jerome line of analyzers No part of this manual can be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical or otherwise This includes photocopying and recording or in connection with any information storage or retrieval system without the express written permission of Arizona Instrument LLC A current electronic copy of this manual can be found on the AZI website at http www azic com Copyright 2000 2013 Arizona Instrument LLC All Rights Reserved Windows Office Excel and Access are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com Page 2 of 28 TABLE of CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 2 2 2 2 nnn n nnn n nnn n nnn n nnn n nnn nennnnnnnnnnes 4 2 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 2 200 2 02 02 4 3 SYSTEM amp EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 5 4 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2 2 22 enennnnennnn 6 4 1 Instrument to Computer Direct CONNECTION cccccccseeeecseeeeeeeeeeeaeeeesaaees 6 4 2 Instrument to Data Logger to Computer Connection cccccseeeeceeeeeeeeees 7 5 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION amp SETUP
24. e Data Logger directly to the instrument as shown If necessary refer to 6 3 Data Logger group for detailed ron SERICE cat instructions ARAL ania om iara pabi A kh DATA When the instrument is at the OME LOGGER J E ROME SYSTEM location for sampling ae gt Turn the instrument ON If properly connected the Data Logger will beep and the High Level LED will blink gt Press the Sample button on the instrument to begin sampling at the programmed interval When sampling is complete gt Turn the instrument OFF gt Remove the Data Logger from the instrument AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com Page 26 of 28 gt Reconnect the JCS Interface Cable to the PC Data Logger and Instrument as described above and in 4 2 Instrument to Data Logger to Computer Connection Turn the computer on if necessary and launch the JCS program Turn the instrument ON Click Retrieve Data in the Data Logger group to retrieve the stored data from the Data Logger Refer to 6 3 Data Logger group for any additional details VV V e The data from the Data Logger will be placed in the JCS database and be available for review and or printing Refer to 6 5 Data group for additional details on viewing or handling data e Turn the instrument OFF and disconnect all cabling when finished 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Q After programming and connecting the Data Logger to the J erome instrume
25. etup Data Logger Instrument Data and Help Each group is explained in detail in the following sections Note the icons pictured on the ribbon may vary slightly depending on the version of Windows in use fan Pry w Sm S AZI Jerome Communications Software 7 OF xX FILE Jerome Communications Software doug 2 it E Import JCI DOS File g Sites A la Contents oOo Uh 5 R gt 1n rigs Page Setup Instruments H l i About Configuration Compact Instrument Ea Program Retrieve Auto Take One Data Database W Print Check Technicians Data Sample Sample File Setup Data Logger Instrument Data Help a The four additional icons shown to the right of the AZI JCS icon on the top of the ribbon menu on the quick access toolbar are standard Microsoft Access buttons but they are not used by JCS and are not used to operate the software JCS uses numerous dropdown boxes when selecting items from a list Such as Export Format or Serial Port Number as shown in 6 1 File group on the next page To expand the dropdown menu click the down arrow to the right of the dropdown menu or click in the text box and use Alt Down Arrow on the keyboard AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com Page 12 of 28 6 1 File group an Fig FA Ee AZ Jerome Communications Software 7 O x FILE Jerome Communications Software doug Ky a EZ Import JCI DOS File Sf a Sites ra k d IS Contents
26. for Arizona Instrument LLC Jerome Communications Software PLEASE READ THE TERMS OF THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT LICENSE WHICH IS PRESENTED ELECTRONICALLY WHEN INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE BY CLICKING THE Agree BUTTON YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE CLICK Cance 1 General The software documentation and any fonts accompanying this License kal If you accept the terms of the agreement dick I Agree to continue You must accept the agreement to install Jerome Communications Software 1 10 er aa Click Install to accept the default installation folder and continue If you change the default Destination Folder it needs to be a folder that all users have read write access to If you have questions about folder access contact your local IT Department F Jerome Communications Software 1 10 Setup ZE Choose Install Location Choose the folder in which to install Jerome Communications Software 1 10 S Setup will install Jerome Communications Software 1 10 in the following folder To install in a different folder dick Browse and select another folder Click Install to start the installation Destination Folder amData Arizona Instrument Jerome Communicatons Software Browse Space required 63 3MB Space available 19 15B lt Back Carce Note Due to limitations in Windows the Destination Folder will only be set as a Microsoft Acces
27. if 3 Page Setup Instruments Kt About Configuration Compact o Instrument i Program Retrieve Auto TakeQne Data Database A Print Check amp Technicians Data Sample Sample File Setup Data Logger Instrument Data Help ad The selections available in the File group are detailed below Clicking Configuration opens the following Program Configuration dialog box Esl Program Configuration e Export Directory IC ProgramData arizona Instrument Jerome Communications Softwar Export Format Rich Te xt Format Serial Port Number 1 Close e Configuration The Program Configuration dialog box selections are as follows gt Data Logger Double Check High Readings If the Data Logger is being used and this box is checked then the Data Logger computes a rolling average of the samples taken since it was last powered on When mounted on the instrument the Data Logger powers on when the instrument powers on If a sample is taken that is greater than 0 050 and greater than 4 times the rolling average then the Data Logger commands the instrument to take and record a second sample Note the first sample value is not saved only the second confirmation value is saved If the Data Logger is in Manual Mode 1 e Sample Interval 0 or blank then the Data Logger does not command the instrument to take a second sample automatically In manual mode the first high reading is not recorded and the user must pre
28. l e If the sample value exceeds the Alarm Setpoint the Data Logger will alarm To retrieve the data from the Data Logger when sampling is complete e Turn the instrument OFF e Unscrew the jackscrews and remove the Data Logger from the instrument e Attach the Data Logger to the JCS Interface Cable connector marked DATA LOGGER e Ensure the JCS Interface Cable s PC connector is still attached to the computer e Connect the JCS Interface Cable connector marked INSTRUMENT to the instrument e Turn the instrument ON If properly connected the Data Logger will beep and the High Level LED will blink Click on Retrieve Data in the Data Logger ribbon group e Select the information for the desired sampling session from the pull down tabs for each line The values assigned on this screen are the values that will be stored with the retrieved data and displayed on any associated reports or graphs of the data Note These values must be set up in the Setup group prior to retrieving the data as explained in 6 2 Setup group e Ensure the date and time are correct e Addacomment if desired e Click on the Retrieve button gt Data files stored in the E Data Logger Retrieve Data x Data Logger will be Site And Location Phoenix Water Treatment Plant N Fe w transferred into the computer The stored data Technician Mr Brown y
29. mple data the site instrument and technician records must be set up using the selections in the Setup group The following selections are available from the Setup group e Instrument Check provides a place to enter the data from periodic checks such as FTM or FTK checks or maintenance of the instrument s in the Instruments list e Sites displays a form to enter site data Enter the site name address and sample location Add all of the sites that are monitored Each site must have at least one sample location specified and can have up to as many locations as are used at the site e Instruments enter the name model and serial number of each instrument used e Technicians enter the names of the technicians that will be using the software or instruments If a name is misspelled and corrected at a future date the correction is applied to all previous data records a Pe Fy RB gt AZI Jerome Communications Software 7 O XxX Jerome Communications Software doug 7 it 4 import JCI DOS File J L Sites f o gt d I B Contents i Rt Py inne ER Page Setup Sa Instruments About Configuration Compact Instrument Program Retrieve Auto TakeOne Data oO n e Database Print Check amp Technicians Data Sample Sample File Setup Data Logger Instrument Data Help Instrument Date Technician Mr Brown Jim s 631 631 SN 1004 y Oct 16 2002 Jim s 631 631 SN 1004 Oct 14 2002 1 Perform Sensor Regenera
30. n the PC The port will be detected by or indicated to JCS during program installation Connect the remaining DB25 connector identified as DATA LOGGER to the Data Logger as shown below This connector has two cables extending from it P Installed in Instrument fam DB25 Connector ee thee Installed in Data Logger NX Oq ww DBY Connector installed in Computer Serial Port g d s 4 de Z s ra w h t N s 7 if ni oe Ae d 5 This configuration is only used to configure and program the Data Logger and to retrieve sample data from the Data Logger As described in 6 3 Data Logger group and 7 2 Instrument operation from the Data Logger after the Data Logger is programmed the cables are disconnected and the Data Logger is attached directly to the back of the instrument The Data Logger can then control analyzer sampling alarms and data storage The Data Logger must be reconnected to the computer in the exact same manner to download the data A Please Note The Data Logger will not operate 1f it is connected to the JCS Interface Cable After programming it must be connected directly to the instrument to receive power from the instrument and perform Auto sampling and data storage AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com Page 7 of 28 5 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION amp SETUP 5 1 Starting the Installation e Turn on your PC an
31. nd selections are made with a mouse pointing device or keyboard Position the mouse pointer on the desired selection and click to select the item The Windows keyboard Alt arrow Tab and Enter keys may also be used AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com item See below to open the Program Co ation form Fa fa Sa Ge Jerome Communications ri E Import JC if F Page Seti Configuration Compact Database Print gt Page 11 of 28 To access program revision B 3 z AZI Jerome Communications Software 7 AT x information click on About ee oe A c Import JCI DOS File Sites Contents in the Help group on the F i E Page Setup Yo Tu ce s es 1 About Configuration Compact Instrument Program Retrieve Auto TakeOne Data ribb on Database E Print Check amp Technicians Data Sample Sample File Setup Data Logger Instrument Data Help The AZI logo appears and shows the program s title and Stained oS version number If you call AZI Customer Service for any reason this version number will be needed to identify the software revision in use AZI Jerome Communications Software Cn 01 A hme 6 JCS RIBBON MENU The Jerome Communications Software utilizes the familiar ribbon style menu interface found in most newer Windows programs and the ribbon is divided into the following groups as shown below File S
32. nt the Jerome instrument did not begin to sample automatically after the Sample button was pressed A1 The Data Logger is not fully mounted to the DB25 connector on the back of the Jerome instrument Ensure that the Data Logger beeped and the High Level LED blinked when the Jerome instrument was powered on A2 A zero or blank sample interval was used when programming the Data Logger A sample interval must be programmed into the Data Logger for it to sample automatically A3 The Data Logger s internal clock was not synchronized during programming due to a low Data Logger power source Reconnect the Data Logger to the PC as described in 4 2 Instrument to Data Logger to Computer Connection leave them connected for at least five minutes then reprogram the Data Logger After reprogramming try sampling with the Data Logger AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com Page 27 of 28 TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT PROTECTION Jerome Arizona Instrument and the stylized AZI are all registered trademarks of Arizona Instrument LLC Instrument firmware and software is copyright protected Copyright 2000 2013 Arizona Instrument LLC All Rights Reserved Windows Office Excel and Access are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Arizona Instrument LLC Jerome Communications Software Installation and Operation Manual V1 1X for Windows 7 and 8
33. o sampling the Test Data form shown below opens and displays the current samples as they are received from the instrument Vv VV WV Test Data DateTime Ss Result Mar 1 7 2013 1 24 50pm 0 00 View Report View Graph gt In between samples The Time to Next Sample box will appear on the Auto Sample dialog box as shown below and show a running time remaining until the next sample will be taken When a sample is being taken the time is replaced with the word NOW gt Clicking on the View Report or View Graph button will immediately display the collected data for the current sampling session However there must be at least two data points for a graph to be generated An example report and graph are shown at the end of this section gt If the Alarm Setpoint level is exceeded the alarm will sound through the computer and the screen will display a flashing warning message as shown below The instrument will then take the next sample at the Alarm Level Sample Interval Phoenix Water Treatment Plant Wy Fe Mr Brown Jim s 631 631 4 SN 1004 Time to Nest Sample 0 09 AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com Page 19 of 28 A sample report is shown below Site Name Doc Control Sample Location Above R amp D Lab Address 1912 VV 4th Street Technician Jim Ed Brown Tempe AZ 65261 Instrument Kevin s 431 431 SN 3190 Comment Date Time Jan 20 2005 12 51pm Alarm Setpoint 0 023 mg m
34. pped CBUSetup exe CMD C ProgramData Arizona Instrument Jerome Communications Software CBUSet Execute C ProgramData Arizona Insttument Jerome Communications Software CB Nullsoft Install System v2 46 5 Unicode e Click Finish to close the JCS installer a Jerome Communications Software 1 10 Setup z Completing the Jerome Communications Software 1 10 Setup Jerome Communications Software 1 10 has been installed on your computer Click Finish to dose Setup i i imi Carn lt Back Finish Cancel The software may be loaded on as many computers as desired but will operate in a demonstration mode on all but one The software will be fully functional on the one computer that has the security key installed in a USB port The security key is installed after the software has been installed as detailed in the next section AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com Page 10 of 28 5 2 Security Key When the JCS installation is complete insert the USB security key into an available USB port The computer will automatically detect the key and install drivers that were copied into the computer during the JCS installation The Data Logger and Instrument ribbon groups are only functional while the key is installed The key can be moved from computer to computer However only the computer in which it is installed will be capable of full program operation Additional security
35. programmed prior to use as detailed below Programming the Data Logger will erase any data stored on the Data Logger To program the Data Logger Connect the JCS Interface Cable as described in 4 2 and summarized here Ensure the instrument is turned OFF Attach the connector marked DATA LOGGER to the Data Logger Attach the connector marked PC to the computer Attach the connector marked INSTRUMENT to the instrument Turn the instrument ON If properly connected the Data Logger will beep and the High Level LED will blink In JCS click on Program in the Data Logger ribbon group The Data Logger Program dialog box shown below will be displayed The Program dialog is used to program the instrument sample interval and alarm setpoint value into the Data Logger gt Do not use a short Sample Interval that would require more than 2 Es Data Logger Program regenerations per day Try a 10 to 15 7 is mere sample interval initially JCS e Me does not initiate regenerations this Alarm Setpoint 0 1 must be done manually If the Sample 471 LOOO to 999 mg m3 Interval is set to O or blank the 631 000 to 50 porn instrument will operate in a Manual Mode and a sample will only be taken Programming the Data Logger when the sample button is pressed erases existing stored datal gt Set the Alarm Setpoint if desired or Leave Data Logger powered up for a leave it blank A zero or blank alarm coupe mipti
36. s Trusted Location for the user that installs JCS If additional users use JCS on the same PC a Microsoft Office Access Security Notice may be displayed when launching JCS If this occurs click Open on the Security Notice dialog box to proceed If desired refer to the Microsoft Access documentation for guidance on adding Microsoft Access Trusted Locations for additional users AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com Page 9 of 28 e The following components will be installed o The JCS program and database o The Security Key driver o If Microsoft Office Access 2007 2010 or 2013 is not found installed on the target PC then the Microsoft Access runtime will be installed If Access is already installed on the target PC make sure all available Microsoft Office and Access updates are installed as well before launching JCS o NOTE This version of JCS will not install if a version of Microsoft Access prior to 2007 is found on the target PC In that case the Windows XP version of JCS v1 02 may be a better solution Contact AZI Customer Service for assistance a Jerome Communications Software 1 10 Setup H Installing Kiii Please wait while Jerome Communications Software 1 10 is being installed S Execute C ProgramData Arizona Instrument Jerome Communications Software CBUSetup e Output folder C ProgramData Arizona Instrument Jerome Communications Software Ski
37. ss the Sample button to record a reading Leave this checked for most applications gt Display Help on Startup Check this box if you want the Help file to be displayed each time the program is started It 1s best to check this box until you are familiar with the functions you need to perform on a routine basis gt Report Header Lines Type the information you want to appear at the top of each printed report in these three lines You do not have to use all of them gt Export Directory Enter the directory on the hard drive where you want exported reports stored The default selection stores the reports in the directory with the Jerome Communications Software program AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com Page 13 of 28 To expand the dropdown menus used for selections on some of the screens such as Export Format or Serial Port Number click the down arrow to the right of the dropdown menu or click in the text box and use Alt Down Arrow on the keyboard gt Export Format Choose the output format for exported reports that best suits your needs The filename format for the exported files will be Site Location Date Time and the available report export formats are 1 HTML for web browser use Note If using Access 2013 exported HTML files will be blank This is a documented bug in Access 2013 and at the time of JCS creation and release no solution or workaround is available from
38. t newer Windows programs and is straightforward and easy to use Stored data is easily retrieved for later viewing graphing printing or editing with spreadsheet or word processing software not provided and can also be used for ongoing record keeping or for fulfilling local regulatory requirements For best results when using the J erome Communications Software read the entire manual before beginning and then perform the sections in this manual in the order listed below Before beginning review 3 SYSTEM amp EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS Verify that all needed parts are present and the PC to be used meets the minimum requirements listed First set up the hardware as described in 4 HARDWARE INSTALLATION either for a direct instrument to PC connection as described in 4 1 or for Data Logger use as described in 4 2 Second install the software as described in 5 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION amp SETUP e Note as described in 5 the USB Security Key is not plugged in until after the software is installed Next review 6 JCS RIBBON MENU for details on the available program selections and operating options and to configure JCS for your application or sample environment Lastly once the hardware and software are installed and JCS has been configured as desired 7 OPERATIONAL EXAMPLES provides examples of the typical JCS operating modes and how to use them See 7 1for a direct instrument to PC connection or 7 2 for a Data
39. tion 2 Run 3 blanks Must be 0 002 or less 0 000 0 000 0 000 Site Name Address Phoenix Water Treatment Plant 1912 Water Blvd Tempe Water Treatment Plant Phonk AZ 50666 Record 4 1of2 b bb Tubing Okay No Twists or Kinks T7 Sample Location NWF Fritware Replaced Ra Comment Es Technicians Name Model Serial NumE Jim s 631 631 1004 Kathy s 631 631 1021 Form View NUM LOCK FILTERED Upon installation JCS includes some example data that can be used to familiarize oneself with the software as shown in the screenshot above If desired this data can be deleted from the JCS database Refer to 6 5 Data group for instructions on deleting the example data AZI Customer Service 602 470 1414 800 528 7411 or support azic com Page 15 of 28 J Fey Eg Gh ES AZ Jerome Communications Software 7 O X Tr FILE Jerome Communications Software doug P a x Import JCI DOS File f Sites Aa Ph Ifo Contents l iy es Page Setup Ea Instruments Ri i 7 About Configuration Compact __ Instrument 2 Program Retrieve Auto Take One Data Database EF Print Check Technicians Data Sample Sample File Setup Data Logger Instrument Data Help A There are two selections in the Data Logger group Program and Retrieve Data The optional Data Logger can be used to collect the sample data from the instrument but it must be
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