BACTIFLOW & BACTIFLOW ALS

PC REPLACEMENT

1. Pre-requisite ________________________________________________________ 2
Make Chemunex Simpler: _______________________________________________________________ 2
Check screen adaptor: __________________________________________________________________ 2
Backup the PC to be replaced: __________________________________________________________ 2

2. New PC installation __________________________________________________ 2

Backup the new PC ____________________________________________________________________ 3
Perform a Full Backup of the PC new. ____________________________________________________ 3
Restore files to the new PC: _____________________________________________________________ 3

3. Final check __________________________________________________________ 4

4. In Case “SPU not found” _____________________________________________ 4
5. SAP / CRM __________________________________________________________ 5
Register Software Version : _____________________________________________________________ 5
Register OS Version : __________________________________________________________________ 5
Register Applications : __________________________________________________________________ 5

Procedure - BACTIFLOW ALS - PC Replacement - CSN 2023-360-0

1. PRE-REQUISITE

Make Chemunex Simpler:

BactiFlow ALS must be in “Make Chemunex Simpler” configuration. Available on the GCS portal
following CSN 4101

Check screen adaptor:

New screen is not provided, nor any screen adaptor.
The field should contact the client prior to their visit to replace the PC and come with the correct cable
or adaptor if needed.

Backup the PC to be replaced:

This part is applicable only if PC to be replaced is still working. It must be performed before PC
replacement.(Cf. PC replacement procedure in Service Manual – Chapter 6.8.3.1 and 6.8.3.2)
Copy/paste from the PC to the USB flash drive the following files and folders, in a dedicated folder (for
example: “Backup_[S/N of the System]_[Date]”)
The backup must contain the following folders:
• C:\App
• C:\Data for windows 10 (or D:\Data for Windows 7)
• In C:\DCount-II :
o ActualCalib.cal
o DCount-II.ini
o pump_sp.cal
• C:\Program Files(x86)\SPUControl\Data\Protocols (or C:\Program Files\... if W7)
• In C:\Program Files(x86)\SPUControl\ (or C:\Program Files\... if W7):
o SPUControl.ini
• In C:\Program Files(x86)\SPUControl\Data\Databases (or C:\Program Files\... if W7):
o HwWktb.mdb
o LiquidClasses.mdb
In case of LIMS: In C:\DCount-II\LimsPlugins
o GenericLimsConverter.ini
o GenericLimsConverter.exe

2. NEW PC INSTALLATION
Install the new PC following section 6.8.3.3 of the PC replacement procedure in the Service manual
1. Power cable 5. Mouse (USB) and Keyboard (Qwerty USB)
2. Analyzer Serial cable 6. RJ45 (optional)
3. USB/RS232 (PC to SPU) 7. Screen connection (DisplayPort or HDMI)
4. USB Video-in adapter (CCD Camera)

Procedure - BACTIFLOW ALS - PC Replacement - CSN 2023-360-0

Backup the new PC
Switch on the SPU, the Analytical module, the PC and the monitor.
Wait for the Login window to be displayed on the screen.
Create a backup folder for this new PC, like “New PC Backup”, this backup must contain the
following folders:
- C:\App
- C:\DCount-II
- C:\Program Files(x86)\SPUControl\

Perform a Full Backup of the PC new.

1. Plugin the USB flash drive, the internal tool FBRT 5.4 or later.
2. Press F12 to enter to the boot menu
3. Choose the bootable key (Backup tool)

4. Follow steps to perform ghost image backup

5. When it’s done, remove this USB backup tool and restart the PC

Restore files to the new PC:

1. Plugin the USB flash drive containing the backup of the old PC
2. Restore following files and folders by copy/paste them from USB flash drive to the new PC:
• C:\App
• C:\Data (windows 10)
• In C:\DCount-II :
o ActualCalib.cal
o pump_sp.cal
o DCount-II.ini
Only for BactiFlow ALS:
• In C:\Program Files(x86)\SPUControl\
o SPUControl.ini
• In C:\Program Files(x86)\SPUControl\Data\Databases
o HwWktb.mdb
o LiquidClasses.mdb
• C:\Program Files(x86)\SPUControl\Data\Protocols
In case of LIMS: in C:\DCount-II\LimsPlugins
o GenericLimsConverter.ini
o GenericLimsConverter.exe

Procedure - BACTIFLOW ALS - PC Replacement - CSN 2023-360-0

 3. Upgrade the parameters of the file DCount-II.ini pasted in C:\DCount-II:
- Open the file DCount-II.ini with a text editor program (e.g. Notepad)
- Check or modify the line as follow if needed :
Section [report]
ExcelLocation=C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office15\EXCEL.EXE

For BactiFlow ALS only check or modify the line as follow if needed:
Section [Automat]
CommsDirectory=C:\Program Files (x86)\SPUControl
ProtocolDirectory=C:\Program Files (x86)\SPUControl\Data\Protocols

3. FINAL CHECK
1. Restart the PC
2. Run a Daily rinse
3. Only for BactiFlow (not ALS)Perform a Syringe calibration (see chapter 4.2.3.6 Sample Syringe
Calibration)
4. If the customer had a dedicated Windows Account on the old PC, and requires to have the same
on the new PC, follow Chapter 6.9 User Creation for Windows 10 to add Windows Accounts.
5. Run a Daily control to confirm that the system work properly (following steps in Service Manual).
6. Open Camera Window in Flow Cell Alignment and check no error message pops up. Otherwise,
refer to issue #1 or #2 in chapter 4.2.4.5 CCD CAMERA TROUBLESHOOTING in BactiFlow
Service Manual.
7. Run a Complete batch with negative & positive controls.
8. Perform a Full Backup of the PC with the internal tool FBRT 5.4 or later.

4. IN CASE “SPU NOT FOUND”

This section as to be followed only in case this error occurs after the PC replacement

First of all, check cables and cables connections

Second, check “Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port” on DeviceManager
If the Com port is not COM1, you can change it → Right click on the corresponding line and select
Properties:

Procedure - BACTIFLOW ALS - PC Replacement - CSN 2023-360-0

 A new Window pop-up (left on this picture), select Port Settings and Advanced… you can now select
the appropriate COM Port Number:

Click “OK” and restart the PC (you must retard the PC to test again and restart the software)
SPU must be now connected: you can Test COM1 or 2 but the communication is done by default on
COM1

5. SAP / CRM

Register Software Version:

On the Analyzer Asset, select the software version in the list and save it.

Register OS Version:
On the Analyzer Asset, select the OS Version in the list and save it.

Register Applications:
If it wasn’t done before, you can register application list into CRM following CSN 5262 – INDUSTRY –
CRM FIELD “APPLICATIONS” FOR INDUSTRY RANGES

Procedure - BACTIFLOW ALS - PC Replacement - CSN 2023-360-0