Quick Start

This is a quick introduction into the general use of IRC. For detailed information see the following pages.

General program concepts

The recording of data and the execution of scripts is completely independent. This means that you can do the following:

  1. Record data without running a script
  2. Start and stop a script as often as you like during data recording
  3. Run a script without recording data

Another consequence of this is that the "script time" is not related to the "recording time". The time point, when a script command is executed is therefore always relative to the time point, when the script has been actually started.

 

Each device (represented by a separate device box) has its own data set of time points and values. Since the devices can not be polled at the same time we must store the polling time for each device for a correct diagram drawing. This has the following consequences:

  1. Data export is only possible for each device separately
  2. If you remove a device from the project only the data from this device is deleted.

 

After stopping a recording session no data can be appended by pressing again.

 

All project settings (devices, selected parameters, colors, scripts, notes) can be stored in a project file without data for later use as a "default" file. You can also use old data recordings with your favorite settings to generate a default file by deleting the recorded data by pressing Clear.

Get familiar with IRC

  1. After the first start you should press the scan for devices button to add all available devices. Be sure that all devices are switched-on and the "remote control mode" has been activated (see manual).

  2. Now you should see for every device a separate device box in the device list on the right side of the screen. If not please check the FAQ for help.

  3. For each unit that is connected to a Tempcontrol 37-2 digital device you can now enter the unit name (or what you like) by clicking onto the device settings button in the box heading. Enter the names in the following window into the Channel 1 or 2 description field, respectively .



    The parameters that are drawn in the diagram can be selected by clicking on the checkboxes in the respective device box.

  4. The actual values and settings of the devices should be displayed in the device boxes. Change the settings by simply clicking on the black values (marked with Editable below) in the device boxes and enter new ones. Real values (grey) can of course not be changed. Press the buttons to switch-on or off the heating of the connected units or the CO2-control.



  5. Start data recording by pressing the record button.

  6. Now perform your experiment. If you want the program to automatically change parameters at specific time points during your experiment add a script and run it.

  7. Add notes about your experiment to your recording in the Project Notes field below the device list.

  8. Stop the recording and save your project.