Technical data

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Using the 86100C

If the Infiniium DCA has a Problem

Use the information in this section to help you resolve technical problems with

your Infiniium DCA. Refer to “Avoid changing these Windows system settings”

on page 2-21 to confirm that system settings have not been changed improp-

erly.

WARNING No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified

service personnel. To prevent electrical shock do not remove covers.

Upgrading the

Instrument Software

You can install the latest version of the software for the Infiniium DCA main-

frame. Newer software versions upgrade the operating system of the instru-

ment mainframe and the plug-in modules. The instrument's software can also

be downgraded to a previous version, if needed.

Infiniium DCA Hard

Disk Drive Recovery

The hard drive recovery procedure restores the instrument's hard disk in the

event that files and data have been corrupted. This can happen, for example,

as a result of inadvertent user changes or a computer virus. The procedure for

the 86100C is different from the procedure for the 86100A/B.

On 86100C instruments, the hard disk drive has two partitions: drive C and

drive D. Drive C contains the operating system, the 86100C application, and

any factory installed or user installed applications. Drive C also contains fac-

tory calibration data and application licenses, which are automatically backed

up to drive D. Drive D contains backup files and user files including data files.

If you install an application, such as virus protection, it is recommended, but

not required, that you install it on drive C.

Confirm the Initial

Instrument Settings

Although there are several Windows System settings that can be changed,

avoid changing the settings listed in “Avoid changing these Windows system

settings” on page 2-21, because any changes will interfere with the proper

operation of the Infiniium DCA. Confirm that these setting have not been

changed.