5. Software Installation and Configuration
5.1 Introduction
The Evolution Workstation software (also referred to in this guide as ‘control software’) is an integral
part of the OPTIC-4 inlet system. It is designed to perform the following basic functions:
• Instrument configuration and control
• Method and sequence definition and development
• Run time parameters display
In addition, Evolution Workstation offers the following features: generation of the parameter
optimization sequences, direct control of the instrument in the standby mode, system run log file.
The software also includes an extensive help function.
5.2 PC Requirements
Most modern PCs will meet the minimum requirements for the Evolution Workstation software:
• Windows 7, 8, 10
• 512 MB of RAM
• 20 MB free hard disk space
• USB and Ethernet ports for connection to the OPTIC-4 control unit
• User must have administration rights
5.3 Installing Evolution Workstation Software
To install the Evolution Workstation:
• User must have administration rights
• Place the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive
• Select the CD-ROM drive in Windows Explorer
• Double click Evolution Workstation x.x Setup.exe
• The InstallShield wizard will guide you through the installation process. You can specify the
location where the program should be installed. Please note that it should not be installed
on a network drive.
The program is installed in “ATAS” program directory on the system C drive. This directory contains
two subdirectories for the methods files (file extension MTH) and the sequence files (file extension
SEQ). These subdirectories are fixed and cannot be moved to other location.
NOTE:
If Evolution Workstation is to be uninstalled or updated to a newer version, the sub-
directories “Methods” and “Sequences” and also their content remain intact.
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