GCI E84 - Overview; Getting Started; Minimum System Requirements; E84 Emulator Package Contents

GCI E84 Emulator Getting Started Manual Version 2.4a
GCI E84 Emulator Getting Started Manual
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Overview
The E84 Emulator provides an automated method to test the active and passive E84 interfaces on
semiconductor processing equipment. The emulator utilizes a software based platform that runs on a PC
running Windows XP, 7, or 10 operating systems. This software provides the graphical user interface
(GUI) and the control algorithms. The E84 Emulator provides the hardware required to interface with the
active or passive process equipment. The E84 Emulator interfaces with the laptop computers USB port.
The E84 Emulator performs automated E84 interface testing following pre-defined industry standard test
plans. These test plans provide a means of verifying the E84 compliance of both active and passive
process equipment. All defined handoff sequences are supported, including Single, Simultaneous and
Continuous modes.
E84 Emulator Application Version 2.4a requires a USB Interface E84 Emulator whose hardware has been
updated to version 1.3. Older versions of the E84 Emulator, both USB and Parallel Port versions, are not
compatible. Contact GCI Support (support@getcontrol.com) for hardware upgrade pricing.
Getting Started
Minimum System Requirements
The E84 Emulator Application requires the following minimum system configuration:
• Windows XP, 7, or 10 operating system.
• One USB port for the USB Interface version.
• 40 MB of available hard disk space.
E84 Emulator Package Contents
The E84 Emulator package includes the following:
• The E84 Emulator Application installation CD-ROM.
• The E84 Emulator.
• 1 - 15', male-to-female, 25-pin, straight-through interface cable (connects the E84 Emulator to
the process equipment under test).
• 1 - 6' power cable.
• 1 - USB Cable (for the USB Interface version).
• Printed Getting Started manual.
E84 Emulator Power Requirements
• 110 to 220 VAC 50 - 60 Hz (see rear panel).