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PN 074-550-P1D
SQC-310 Operating Manual
Chapter 5
SQC-310 Comm Software
5.1 Introduction
SQC-310 Comm software provides real-time control and process data logging. It
also allows process, layer, film, and material parameters to be programmed and
downloaded to SQC-310 or saved as a *.mdb file.
SQC-310 controllers with firmware Version 5.01 and earlier are not compatible with
SQC-310 Comm software. For these older units, use SQC-300 Comm software
(Version 4.xx). This manual may not be compatible with older software versions.
Contact INFICON for more information (refer to section 1.3 on page 1-5).
SQC-310 Comm software offers the ability to:
Operate the process remotely.
Display SQC-310 readings in both numerical and graphical format.
Data log and store SQC-310 readings to a text file on a drive.
Create and store an unlimited number of processes, layers, and films.
Download and upload configuration files to SQC-310.
Refer to Chapter 4, Communications for information on connecting to SQC-310
and to view communications commands.
5.2 Installation
To install SQC-310 Comm software:
1 Insert the Thin Film Instrument and Sensor Manuals CD (PN 074-5000-G1).
NOTE: If installation does not start automatically, click Start, then Run, then type
<d>:UtilityDisk (where <d> is the drive in use). The Program Disk menu
should appear. On the Program Disk menu, click SQC310 and SQC310C
Deposition Controller, then click SQC-310 Comm Software. Follow the
directions given.
2 When installation is complete, restart the computer (if prompted to do so).
3 To start SQC-310 Comm software, click the SQC-310 Comm desktop icon, or
click Start >> Programs >> INFICON, then SQC-310 Comm. The SQC-310
Comm software Main window will be displayed.