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:
- Record data without running a script
- Start and stop a script as often as you like during data recording
- 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:
- Data export is only possible for each device separately
- 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
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.

- Start data recording by pressing the record
button.
- 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.
- Add notes about your experiment to your recording in the Project Notes
field below the device list.
- Stop the recording and save your project.