CEM iLink User manual

Brand: CEM

Model: iLink

Type: User manual

User Manual

600764

Rev. 2

03/18

CEM Corporation

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CEM Corporation

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3100 Smith Farm Road

Matthews, North Carolina 28106-0200

(704) 821-7015 (phone)

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www.cem.com (website)

Manufactured in the

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Table of Contents

I iLink Setup .................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Connecting the Router .................................................................................................................................................. 4

Updating and Enabling the MARS 6 Software ............................................................................................................. 4

iLink for Windows 8/10 Tablet (Complete Interface Capability) ................................................................................... 5

iLink for Android/iOS Mobile (Viewing Capability Only) ................................................................................................ 6

Connecting the Surface to the Router .......................................................................................................................... 6

Troubleshooting Connection Problems ........................................................................................................................ 6

Locating the MARS 6 Instrument Name ....................................................................................................................... 7

Opening the iLink App .................................................................................................................................................. 7

Adding an Instrument.................................................................................................................................................... 7

II Navigating iLink .......................................................................................................................................................... 8

The Home Screen ......................................................................................................................................................... 8

The Complete Control Screen ...................................................................................................................................... 8

Browsing Existing Methods – 3 Ways .......................................................................................................................... 10

Selecting the Filter Methods Icon ........................................................................................................................... 10

Selecting the Sort Methods Icon ............................................................................................................................ 10

Searching Method Key Words ............................................................................................................................... 11

Control .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Stopping or Aborting a Test .......................................................................................................................................... 12

Monitor .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Previous Runs .............................................................................................................................................................. 13

Making a Note in the CFR Compliant Software ............................................................................................................ 13

III Navigating Previous Run Data ................................................................................................................................... 15

IV Adding Notes and Sample Information to Individual Vessels in a Test ................................................................. 16

V Adding Notes for Each Sample in the Test ............................................................................................................... 17

Instrument Information .................................................................................................................................................. 18

VI Reports ......................................................................................................................................................................... 19

VII Contacting CEM ........................................................................................................................................................... 19

I) iLink Setup

Note: Complete instructions in order

1. Connecting the Router

A) Open the wireless router and position it close to the Mars 6 Instrument(s).

B) Using the power switch, turn the MARS 6 off.

C) Route the ethernet cable (included) from the Mars 6 to the wireless router.

(a) Remove the magnetic side panel as shown below to access the ethernet ports on the

MARS 6.

D) Connect the wireless router to a power outlet.

E) Using the power switch, turn the Mars 6 instrument on.

Note: The Mars 6 network cables cannot be connected when the instrument is turned on because a new IP

address will not be obtained, and will therefore not be able to communicate without the power being cycled off

and on.

Note: One Surface can control multiple MARS 6 systems if they are all connected to the same router. A CEM

router can have up to four (4) MARS 6 units connected to it at a time.

2. Mars 6 Software - Updating and Enabling

A) CEM recommends using the most recent Mars 6 software and installation of the remote

monitoring option in order to connect to iLink.

B) Using the MARS 6 touchscreen, verify the software revision by selecting >Settings >

General > System Information>Application Version. The screen should display “Enabled.”

C) The required revision is:

(a) MARS 6 Duotemp or Temperature Probe units requires v 1.38 or higher.

(b) MARS 6 iWave units require v 1.42 or higher.

(d) CEM has an online library with content exclusively for customers including application

notes, manuals, software, software updates and method notes.

Power Switch

Magnetic Cover for

Ethernet ports

USB Port for

Software Updates

(i) Access to this information is by selecting Product>MARS 6>Resource Library

(middle right hand side of the page)> Select Software.

(ii) Download the desired file to a USB flash drive.

D) If an incorrect version is installed or remote monitoring is not enabled, iLink will not

connect.

E) Obtain an activation key file (typically named mars6_remoteXXXX.cib). This file will be

specific to the corresponding MARS 6. Activation key files are MARS 6 serial number

dependent; therefore, the instrument serial number is required for file generation.

(a) For iLink ordered with a new MARS 6, CEM will provide a USB flash drive pre-loaded

with the iLink Remote Monitoring Activation Key.

(i) Install the CEM USB flash drive into the USB port for software updates (p. 3)

(b) For iLink ordered for an existing MARS 6, CEM will provide a USB flash drive with the

Activation Key and any other accessories ordered.

(i) Install the CEM USB flash drive into the USB port for software updates (p. 3)

F) Install the remote monitoring option update on the Mars 6 instrument by selecting:

(a) Options (Gear in lower right) > Tools > Update Manager > Select desired update

(mars6_remoteXXXX.cib).

(b) Select “Install.”

G) Once installation is complete, verify it by selecting >Settings>General>System

Information>Remote Monitoring (scroll down). The screen should display “Enabled.”

3. iLink for Windows 8/10 Tablet – Complete interface capability

Note: Surfaces purchased from CEM Corporation will be assigned a user name (ie. cemilinkxx@outlook.com) and

may initially request a default password (microwave1). The iLink App will be loaded and users can proceed to

step 4.

A) The iLink App Requires v 1.2.1.34 or most recent software* on a Windows 8/10 tablet.

(a) Access the Windows App Store and find the app by entering “CEM iLInk” in the search box.

(b) https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/cem-ilink/9wzdncrd8jdc

(d) The tablet may need to be restarted to complete the installation.

(e) To update the Surface from the previous version of the app, press and hold the icon and select

Uninstall.” The tablet may need to be restarted to recognize the change.

4. iLink for Android/iOS Mobile – Viewing capability only

A) Download iLink from PlayStore/AppStore.

B) The App name is "CEM iLink."

C) Install the App.

5. Connecting the Surface to the Router

A) Using the Surface, select the router from the available networks.

B) The router will be “Linksys***** using the last 5 digits of the serial number located on the

bottom of the router.

Note: The tablet must be within range of the installed router. Different routers are compatible with the system to extend the

range, depending on the location within the building. Consult the internal IT department. Establish the range of the router

by connecting the instrument and moving the tablet away from it.

6. Troubleshooting Connection Problems

A) If iLink has problems connecting to MARS 6:

(a) Turn off the router, the MARS 6 and the Windows 8/10 tablet.

(b) Turn on the router, the MARS 6 and the Windows 8/10 tablet in this order.

B) If there are still connection problems, verify that the tablet can ping the MARS 6 instrument

by:

(a) Opening the command prompt (Search -> cmd),

(b) At the prompt, type (192.168.1.100 for the IP of the Mars 6 instrument): ping

192.168.1.100,

(d) If something else is displayed, verify that the tablet is connected to the correct wireless

network, and that the router is working properly. If not,

(i) For CEM purchased routers, contact the CEM analytical applications specialists at

[email protected].

(ii) For internally purchased routers, contact the internal IT department.

(1) CEM’s Analyical Support will assist if possible but may not be able to resolve the

issue if using a non CEM purchased router due to intricacies of different

technology.

7. Locating the MARS 6 Instrument Name

A) From the MARS 6 Home Screen, select >Settings>General>System Information.

B) The default instrument name is the instrument serial number. This can be changed to the

company’s preferred naming system for assets by selecting “instrument name.”

8. Opening the iLink App.

9. Adding an Instrument

A) The Surface will begin scanning for an available system on the connected router.

B) Multiple systems can be controlled from one Surface if they are all on the same router. A CEM router

can have up to 4 MARS 6 instruments plugged in.

Note: For the initial connection to a system, the scanning process may take up to five (5) minutes. Place the

Surface as near the router as possible to enable a good connection. If necessary, manually enter the

instrument information. Restarting the MARS 6 may assist the recognition process.

The Surface is now connected to iLink and will remember the router and instruments.

II) Navigating iLink

1. The Home Screen

A) If you are attached to multiple units, then you can select the one of interest by tapping the system.

2. The Complete Control Screen

Note: The Surface will show only one segment at a time. The following is a view of the total screen.

Scroll horizontally to navigate the screen

Live Unit Controls

Real Time Data

Monitoring

Run Data

and CFR

Entry

Method

Selection

Instrument

Info

A) Methods

B) Creating a Method

A) To create a method, select the “+” displayed on the methods portion of the complete

control screen.

B) Refer to the MARS 6 operation manual for programming methods.

C) The MARS 6 will automatically detect the vessel type. An error message is possible if

the wrong type of vessel is detected here.

D) The default sample type is organic because most digestions are organic.

WARNING

Do Not disable TempGuard®. It is a safety feature. The default TempGuard setting is

“On.” It should be set 30°C above the selected method temperature set point with a

maximum setting of 300oC.

Refresh Methods

Create Method

Filter or Search Methods

Sort Methods

3. Browsing Existing Methods - 3 ways

A) Select the Filter Methods Icon .

B) Select the Sort Methods icon .

C) Searching Methods Key Words:

A) Select the filter methods icon.

B) Enter the search term and select “Enter.”

C) Select a Method. Scrolling up and down may be necessary to view all methods.

D) Understanding One Touch Methods

A) One touch methods are methods provided by CEM for specific applications. They are

frequently updated and analyzed on new vessels.

B) Regularly updating the instrument software includes updating these methods for more

vessel types.

C) These methods include how much sample to weigh and what acid and volume to use.

D) If the desired vessel type is not listed, build a method by carefully verifying all

parameters.

E) The CEM Analytical Applications Specialists can assist.

Select the

Method

from the

list

4. Control

A) Operating the MARS 6

A) To begin a test, load the vessels and press “Start.” The instrument will automatically detect and

set up the test and update the status of the instrument.

B) Pause a Test

A) Select the pause button. Press “Start” to proceed.

5. Stopping or Aborting a Test

A) Press “Stop.”

B) Refer to the previous tests section for making comments in the CFR compliant software for

aborted/stopped tests. (Refer to Section 8, page 12.)

6. Monitor

A) Monitor Real Time Data Acquisition

(a) The Complete Control Screen can monitor the instrument. Individual data tables can be

selected by tapping to enlarge and fill the screen. They will populate with real time data

as the method begins. Quick control icons appear in the upper right hand side of the

views.

Quick

Control &

Status

Icons

Back

Unit ID

Unit Status

Loaded Method

Play

Pause

Stop

7. Previous Runs

8. Making a Note in the CFR Compliant Software:

A) Access the Previous Data on the Main screen.

B) Select the Test.

Individual Data

Runs

*Each can be

selected/ opened

to comment,

review, etc.

Refresh

Sort Runs

Filter and Search Runs

Total available items

for set filtering and

sorting

C) Enter the comment displayed on the right of the screen.

D) Notes about a particular vessel such as excess venting or solvent sensor stoppage can be

added here as well.

E) Select the save icon in the upper left hand side of the screen to save the changes and

return to the previous screen. Changes can also be discarded to return to the previous

screen.

III) Navigating Previous Run Data

1. Previous test data can be browsed by filtering or sorting tests using the icons.

A) Previous test data can be viewed by selecting the test and selecting the data table.

B) To take a screen shot of the data to be printed/reported, press the down volume icon and

the Windows icon on the Surface. The screen shot will be saved to pictures under

screenshots.

Option 1

Option 2

IV)Adding notes and sample information to individual vessels in a Test

If a test does not meet the temperatures or shuts down due to a safety feature as required by the

entered method, the CFR compliant software will make an orange note under RESULT and state the

parameter is not met.

V) Adding notes for each sample in the test:

1. Sample ID

2. Reagents used

3. Weight

4. Acid/Solvent Volume

5. Description

6. Photos

A) Test Name - The default name for previous tests is in the format year-month-day and (time)

hr-min-number of tests performed that day (####-##-##_##-##-xx). Previous tests cannot

be sorted by methods. Select the rename icon to rename the test as needed. Otherwise,

search the date of the test in the proper format. (ie. 2017-05-03)

Instrument Information

A) This screen provides additional data for the CFR record including serial number, software versions

and calibration details.

B) There are also secondary control buttons to control the instrument including Play, Pause and Stop.

VI) Reports

Once the desired data is entered for the entire test and each individual sample has been

entered in the previous test section, select the print icon to print the sample report which can

either be printed or saved electronically as a pdf.

VII) Contact CEM

1. A local CEM Representative can assist with questions about setting up the system.

2. [email protected] can assist with operation questions or connect the caller to the applications or

software teams to assist with any questions or needs.

3. 1-800-726-3331

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Corporate Headquarters

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Service Department

PO Box 200

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800.726.5551 (phone within USA)

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[email protected] (email)

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