PP Systems CIRAS-2 - Getting Started

Getting Started –
CIRAS-2 Operator's Manual Version 2.04
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Getting Started
The CIRAS-2 Operator‟s Manual is designed to assist users running remote control software (RCS) v.
1.07 or greater. If the instructions and figures in this Operation Manual do not appear similar to your
CIRAS-2 system click Help – About in the RCS menu bar to view which software version you currently
have installed on your system. RCS v. 1.07 will be available for upgrade through the Registered Users
Area of our website: http://www.ppsystems.com/user_registration2.htm
At this point we expect that you have completed the CIRAS-2 Tutorial - the Tutorial is a condensed version
of the Operator‟s Manual and intended to quickly familiarize you with making basic leaf gas exchange
measurements. IF YOU HAVE NOT YET READ AND WORKED THROUGH THE TUTORIAL PLEASE
DO SO NOW, BEFORE CONTINUING.
A Technical Manual is available to all registered users as well. The CIRAS-2 Technical Manual
discusses topics such as:
Electrical and Pneumatic Connections
Gas Circuit and Flow Diagrams
Desiccants
Troubleshooting and Servicing
Maintenance
Calibration
Visit the Registered Users Area of our website to download the Technical Manual.
The Operator‟s Manual is designed to guide you through the various menus, displays and operational
features of CIRAS-2. Each CIRAS-2 system is supplied with two versions of the remote control software
program (RCS): i) Windows CE (pre-installed on the UI and earlier PC-Pencentra) and ii) full Windows
version (for lab PC or notebook computer) on CD ROM. The Windows CE version of RCS comes pre-
installed on the UI with a back-up copy supplied on a Flash Card. All of the menus and displays are
identical in both versions of CIRAS-2 RCS. Please note: due to file sizes and availability of space, Help
Files are not available on the UI.
We recommend that you install the Windows software to your lab computer upon receipt of your system.
We also recommend that you first become familiar with the operation of your system using your PC or
notebook, taking advantage of the viewing ability and convenience of the computer. It is a good idea to
take a few moments to review the ReadMe.txt file contained in the root directory on the CD ROM supplied.
This file contains important information relating to the installation of the CIRAS-2 remote control program.