Model 314 Multiplexer User’s Manual 222816-a-mnl © Copyright 1993, EG&G INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION2X £GxG INSTRUMENTS Princeton Applied Research lodel 314 Installation cedure Hardware Installation 1, The 314 should come from the factory set at a default GPIB IEEE addres of 8, This setting can be found on the rear panel of the 314, Connect the IEEE ($C0066) cable from the rear panel ofthe 31¢ to the IEEE card inthe computer. Connect the cell cables) (C0359 - long black eables) to the rear pane! ofthe 314 Connect the interface cable from the front panel of the 314 to the potentiostat. This cable/connection varies ‘with model of potentiosta, Software Installation ‘Tum om the computer and start MS-DOS. ‘At the C> prompt type ‘md M314” and hit enter. This will create a new ditectory on your computer. Insert the 314 diskette im the A: or B: drive, ‘Type “A” or “B:” and hit enter. ‘Type ‘copy *.* ccm314” and hit enter. This will copy all the files from the 314 disk to the M314 subdirectory con your computer. ‘Type “CAMBL4" and hit enter. ‘Type ‘copy m.bat c:\" and hit enter. This will copy the m bat file to your computer's root directory. NOTE: The root directory must be in your path statement (in the autoexecute.bat file) 8. Type ‘calpare’ and hit enter. This will move you into the parc subdirectory 9. Type ‘ibconf exe” and hit enter. This will stat the GPIB configuration uility 10. Hit any key such that a GPIB map appears on the screen, 11. Make sure DEVS is connected to GPIBO, Use the F5 key to confirm that DEVS is connected, 12, Hit F9 or the ECS key. Answer “Yes' to the Save Changes questions and ‘Yes’ to the Update handler question 13, Reboot your compuier. as System Checkout “Tum on the potentiostat, computer and 314. Type 'edM314" and hit enter. ‘Type ‘M’ and hit enter. A sereen should appear shoving all available channels ofthe multiplexer. ‘Using the arrow keys om the keyboard, toggle between the eight channels. The enter key will allow activation of the highlighted channel, Verify on the front panel of the 314 that the selected channel has been activated (the le forthe highlighted channel should become green). 6. Hit the escape key wo leave the 31 software. Fuacensel Software Installation and Checkout ‘Turn on the computer, potentistat, and 314. Fi ‘Type ‘ocM314" and hit enter. 3. Copy the M314.ini file to the appropriate application software subdirectory. i.e. Type ‘copy M314.ini C:XM398" and hit enter. 4. Type °C and bit enter. 3. Start the batch file forthe appropriate application software. ie. Type ‘eis bat’ and hit enter. 6. Select Setup, then New Technique, then Autoexecute from the top mem tar : ———— 8 7 he TT colonia pe =M~ In the 12 column type “=MI" 9. In the 15 column type “=M2" 10. In the column type “=MI". LL. Select ran Antocxecute, 12. Verify the 314 activates channels one and two (green led lights above the channel number), and then activates all channels (the green light isnot it).Product Warranty EG&G Instruments Corporation warrants the M314 to be free of defects in material and workmanship. Obligations under this warranty shall be limited to replacing, repairing or giving credit for the purchase price, at our option, of any instrument returned, shipment prepaid, to our Service Department for that purpose within ‘ONE YEAR of delivery to the original purchaser, provided prior authorization for " such return has been given by an authorized representative of EG&G Instruments Corporation. ‘This warranty shall not apply to any instrument, which our inspection shall disclose to our satisfaction, to have become defective or unworkable due to abuse, mishandling, misuse, accident, alteration, negligence, improper installation, or other causes beyond our control. This warranty shall not apply to any instrument or component not manu- factured by EG&G Instruments Corporation. When products manufactured by others are included in EG&G Instruments Corporation equipment, the original manufac- turer's warranty is extended to EG&G Instruments Corporation's customers. EG&G Instruments Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design at any time without incurring any obligation to install same on units previously purchased, There are no warranties which extend beyond the description on the face hereof. This warranty is in lieu of, ond excludes any and all other warranties or representations, expressed, implied or statutory, including merchantability and fitness, as well as any and all other obligations or liabilities of EG&G Instruments Corporation, including, but not limited to, special or consequential damages. No person, firm or corporation is authorized to assume for EG&G Instruments Corporation any additional obligation or liability not expressly provided for herein except in writing duly executed by an off- cer of EG&G Instruments Corporation. Should Your Equipment Require Service ‘A. Contact the Service Department (609-530-1000) or your local representative to discuss the problem, In many eases it will be possible to expedite servicing by localizing the problem to a particular plug-in circuit board. B. Ifitis necessary to send any equipment back for service, we need the following information! 1. Model number and serial number. 2. Your name (instrument user). 3. Your address. 4. Address to which the instrument should be returned. 5. Your telephone number and extension. "8 SyaapHMAS (ih TEEN, Including control settings). ‘7. Your purchase order number for repair charges (does not apply to repairs in warranty), 8. Shipping instructions (if you wish to authorize shipment by any method other than normal surface transportation).C. US, Customers — Ship the equipment being returned to: EG&G PARC 575 Phillips Boulevard ‘Trenton, NJ 08618 D. Customers outside of U.S.A. — To avoid delay in customs clearance of equipment being returned, please contact the factory or the nearest factory distributor for complete shipping information, E. Address correspondence to: EG&G PARC PO. Box 2565 Princeton, NJ 08548-2565 Phone: (609) 530-1000 TELEX: 84.3409 FAX: 883-7259Contents 1 Introduction 11 Overview ...... Ee 12 General Description... 1.3 Requirements... Equipment .........0.. 06000000 Power and Environment ....... sere 4 Safety 14 14 Ordering Information and Accessories ...... 1-5, 1.8 ‘Technical Description... .. Power Supply .........-. Logic and Control..... Heese Cell Interface Circuits 1 2 Setup 21 Overview oe eee at 2.2 Unpacking. . aia a 23. Line Voltage Considerations ...2.......... 2-2 24 Workstation Setup ... we ed Potentiostat Connection. ...... 2d Auxiliary Connections... ....0.222.2.66. 25 Cell Connections... as Communications. . Sete Software wees 28 3 Operation BL Overview oo... eee 8.2 Cell Connections........ 3.3 Powering Up.. Reeerercoe 3.4 Using the M314 Interface Software Starting the M314 Interface Software ~--~-Reading the M314 Interface Sereen-yss-ry' Immediate Mode..... : Edit Mode ees 3-10 Command Line Mode............ B123.5 Using Application Software........ 314 Procedure eee a4 ‘The Instructions... . .. tee core 315 ATypical Application .. perches 3) 3.6 Front Panel Indicators............... 3-17 Status LED. seeeee BT Channel LEDs . cnuay, 3.7 Error Conditions. . + B17 4 Maintenance 4.1 Overview .. i . 41 4.2. Routine Maintenance 41 4.3 Troubleshooting ... 42 4.4 Technical Documents 44 Appendix A Model 314 Multiplexer Specifications scl Appendix B Model 314 Command Set .... Sere Bl| | 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview ‘This chapter is an introduction to the Model 314 Multiplexer, containing a gen- eral description of its purpose and requirements for its operation. A techhical description, not essential to the operation of the unit, is also included. 1.1 Overview : See euee : tt 1.2 General Description ........e ce cceeeeveeeevee cece FF 4.3 Requirements.......... eae 3 Equipment seg Power and Environment....... 00000200008 1-4 Safety......... ‘ eee 1.4 Ordering Information and Accessories .. Sa 15 1.5 Technical Description ............ 2. 0+ stteereree 16 Power Supply... : 1 Logic and Contrat 18 Cell interface Circuits... 1 1.2 General Description ‘The Model 314 Multiplexer expands the control of a potentiosiat such as the EG&G PARC 263, 273, 273A, or Versastat (termed in this manual the remote potentiostat) from one cell to as many as eight. Multiple experiments may be run sequentially, including: + linear polarization, ——---—?- Tafel plot and + potentiodynamic measurements. ‘The Multiplexer is computer controlled to switch from cell to cell, as required by the experiment, Only the selected cell (indicated on the front panel of the Model 314 by an LED) is directly routed to the remote potentiostat. Model 314 Multiplexer User’s Manual LIINTRODUCTION 1.2 General Description computer }-—.] POTENTIOSTAT INTERFACE CABLE MODEL 314 CONTROL BUS MULTIPLEXER (SERIAL OR GPIB) FERTTREE ‘ceLL castes: D 7 l cet cae Figure 1-1 Block layout of a measurement system using the Model 314 Mutiplexer. Each cell is connected to a separate Cell Interface Card inside the Multiplexer; these cards may be supplied with or without an on-board local potentiostat Cf the Multiplexer is ordered under the part number M314, the eight Cell Interface Cards do not have local potentiostats; if the M314/8P is ordered, the eight Cell Interface Cards all have local potentiostats.) A local potentiostat Cell Interface Card is necessary if'a controlled voltage must be maintained on an unselected cell. This local potentiostat is switched out of the circuit when the cell is selected, and the remote potentiostat is connected to the cell. Communications to a controlling computer are by means of either a serial (RS-232) or GPIB (IEEE-488) port. The M314 Interface program shipped with the Multiplexer is used to statically configure the cell interfaces. More sophis- ----tieated-dynamie control providing automatic call switching at Specified Umes can be accomplished using EG&G PARC’s applications software, & Model 214 Multiplexer User's ManualINTRODUCTION 1.3 Requirements 1.3 Requirements Equipment Potentiostat The Model 314 is not normally used as a stand-alone device. It works in conjunction with a remote potentiostat. The EG&G PARC 263, 273, 273A, or Versastat potentiostats may be connected to the Model 314 by means of an interface cable designed specifically for the pairing. Other potentiostats may be used, but they require a generic interface cable and a customized hookup. Refer to Section 1.4 for details about interface cables. ComputertSoptware Acompuier is necessary to run the M314 Interface software shipped with the Multiplexer. Also, applications software—such as EG&G PARC M270, M352, or M898—is required if you need to control cell switching throughout the experiment. Computer equipment requirements: + IBM PC-compatible computer — 640 KB conventional RAM — Lor more floppy drives ~ hard disk with at least 1 MB space ~ serial port (if you use serial communications to the Multiplexer) — video: CGA, EGA, or VGA. — PC- or MS-DOS Version 8.1 or higher (Version 5.0 or later recommended) + GPIB interface card (if you use GPIB communications to the Multiplexer) — National Instruments Microchannel 4888 (MC-488) or ~ National Instruments PC-2A or PC-2 » Printer: Epson dot matrix recommended Other Hardware Up to 8 cell cables and one interface cable are necessary to complete the instal- lation. If these were not shipped with the Multiplexer, they should be obtained new See Section kt for detatis-———-—-—— a Model 314 Multiplexer User’s Manual 13INTRODUCTION 4.3 Requirements Power and Environment ‘The Multiplexer incorporates a Power Entry Module that allows the instru- ment to be configured for a line voltage of 115 or 230 VAC. The allowable voltage range for each selection is-+15%/~10%. (The fuse is a 3AG l-amp, 250 V, fast-blow typef 115 VAC is selected; itis a 3AG Y-amp, 250 V, fast-blow type if 280 VAC is selected.) Ambient requirements are 0 to 40°C, with a maximum relative humidity of 95%, noncondensing, Safety ‘The Multiplexer depends on the connection of a protective conductor to earth ground for equipment and operator safety. The power cable of the Multiplexer should only be inserted into an outlet that has the required earth ground con- tact. The protection must not be negated through the use of a two-conductor extension cord, art adaptor that does not maintain earth ground continu any other type of connection that does not maintain earth ground continuity Before you first connect power to the Multiplexer, make sure that it is config- ured properly for the power line voltage. Refer to Section 2.3, "Line Voltage Considerations,” for details on checking and changing (only if necessary) Tine voltage setting. e WARNING! The Multiplexer may be damaged if it is not set for the line voltage used in your area. DANGER! Unsafe voltages and currents that may be gener- ated by the potentiostat in the coiurse of an experiment are passed through to the selected cell. Some potentiostats are capable of oltages and currents high enough to cause injury or death Turn off the potentiostat output before touching cell connections. Consult the potentiostat manual for further safety information. DANGER! Voltage and current conditions inside the Multi- plexer are sufficient to cause injury and possibly death. Only qualified technicians should be permitted to remove the cover ond cttempt repairs. 14 Model 314 Multiplexer User's ManualINTRODUCTION 14 Ordering Information and Accessories 1.4 Ordering Information and Accessories Multiplexer The Multiplexer is designated with the part number M314 when it is popu- lated by eight normal Cell Interface Cards. If local potentiostat Cell Interface Cards are required, the part number of the Multiplexer is M314/8P. Cell Interface Cards ‘ Additional Cell Interface Cards may be ordered from EG&G PARC. Cards 5 ‘without local potentiostats are ordered as part number 314; cards having local potentiostats are ordered as part number 314/P. Interface Cable An interface cable is supplied with the Multiplexer. The part number of the cable depends on the potentiostat being used Potentiostat Interface Cable EG&G PARC Versastat ‘original) C08: EG&G PARC Versastat 2 C0330 EG&G PARC M263 C0353 EG&G PARC M273/M273A Cell Cables ‘The Multiplexer may be ordered with a set of 8 cell cables or any number of : individual cables. The EG&G PARC part number for a single cell cable is C0351. The complete set of 8 cell cables is numbered C0359. Model 314 Multiplezer User's Manual 15INTRODUCTION 15 Technical Description 1.5 Technical Description The Model 314 is a computer-controlled 8-cell multiplexer for use with a labo- ratory potentiostat. Each cell is connected to an Cell Interface Card, which contains switches that route the cell wires to the potentiostat. Cell Interface Cards may have local potentiostat circuits to control the potential on the cell when it is disconnected from the laboratory potentiostat. ‘The Model 314 communicates through an IEEE-488 interface or an RS-232C serial port with a host computer to receive its instructions, set local poten- tiostat potential values, and indicate its status, error codes, and hardware configuration. There are three major functional blocks within the Multiplexer: = Power Supply ‘+ Logic and Controt + Cell Interface Cireuits It may be helpful in following the discussion below to refer to the block dia- gram in Figure 1.2 or the schematics in Chapter 4. > Power Supply 16 Input Circuitry AC power enters the instrument via the line cord and is fused in the Power Entry Module. Input voltage levels are configured in this Module for either 116 or 230 VAC. After RF filtering by the Module, the line voltageis controlled by the power switch on the front panel. When this switch is on, the line voltage is fed to the Power Supply Module. Power Supply Module ‘The line voltage is converted by the Power Supply Module to 24 VDC. This voltage is fed to the MultiCorr Motherboard via J3 and is converted to 5 VDC. and regulated by Q1. The 24 VDC is also routed to the Cell Interface Cards through the bus jacks on the Motherboard. This voltage is converted to 412 VDC on each Interface Card. Model 314 Multiplexer User's ManualINTRODUCTION 15 Technical Description Potentiostat and AUX Jacks Power peep enna ‘Sento f wuLTiconR"Y ry t woTHensoaro { i eee-498 ‘CONTROLLER, Corcom Re] Module CELLINTERFACE ciRGURT CARO + CELL CABLE JACK AUX UX2 AUXS aUXe ‘COUNTER REF GUARD REF GuaRo our we OUT wsouT ‘Major function blocks in the Model 314 Mukiplexer. Model 314 Multiplexer User's Manual L7INTRODUCTION 15 Technical Description Logic and Control All logic and control circuitry is located on the MultiCorr Motherboard, which also provides eight slots for the Cell Interface Cards. The CPU is the Intel 80C31, operating from a 27512 EPROM, which contains the firmware for the instrument. The firmware is designed around the EG&G PARC instruction set; however some commands are unique to the functions of the Multiplexer (see Appendix B). . Analog Bus Input connections are provided on the front panel for the remote potentiostat and also for auxiliary signal paths. A total of ten signals are controlled: six cell electrode signals (designated COUNTER, GUARD OUT, REF, REF GUARD, WE OUT, and WS OUT) and four auxiliary lines for other applications. These signals are carried on an analog bus on the Motherboard. An extensive ground plane is used on one side of the Motherboard to reduce crosstalk and noise on the bus. In addition, all of the remote potentiostat signal lines are guarded with either driven guard or ground between all of the critical signal paths on the other side of the Motherboard. Also, the digital bus is separated from the analog bus for noise reduction. The analog bus is routed to each of the Cell Interface Card slots, and a Cell Interface Card is selected by means of the digital bus to output the anelog signals to the appropriate cell jack on the back of the Multiplexer. Digital Bus ‘The CPU can address each Cell Interface Card slot independently and control all eight, Firmware interlocks prevent the connection of more than one cell to the remote potentiostat at the same time. Any of the local potentiostats (pro- vided the Cell Interface Cards have them installed) may be enabled at any time, except the Card that is currently routed to the remote potentiostat. The CPU provides the signals to the D/A converter of every selected Cell Interface Card to produce the specified local potentiostat voltage. Status LEDs ‘The indicators on the front panel marked cHt through CH8 are bi-color LEDs that show the connection status of each channel (cell): OFF means the cell is not connected, GREEN means the cell is connected to the remote potentiostat, and RED means the cell is connected to the local potentiostat on the Cell Interface Card. 7 18 ‘The STATUS LED indicates the power and communication status of the Multi plexer. It is always on when the Multiplexer power switch is ON except in one instance: when the auto-baud detect is enabled and the communications are not yet established via the serial port. Model 314 Multiplexer User's Manual\ INTRODUCTION 4.5 Technical Description Communications ‘The Model 314 can be configured by using the DIP switches on the back panel to communicate via either the GPIB (IEEE-488) or serial (RS-232C) port. Switch 7 of the DIP switch beside the serial port jack determines which com- munications port is used. ‘The GPIB port uses the industry standard addressing and is controlled by the ‘TMS9914 interface IC. Switches 1-5 of the DIP switch beside the GPIB jack determine the GPIB address. Serial communications are controlled by an RS-232C transceiver (U4). The baud rate is set by switches 1-6 of the DIP switch beside the serial port jack. Switches 1-5 select 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200 baud, respectively. If switch 6 is turned on, the auto-baud feature is enabled. The Model 314 will look for a valid carriage return from the host computer until the correct rate is determined. Cell Interface Circuits Bach cell interface circuit is controlled by a Cell Interface Card that is plugged intoa slotin the MultiCorr Motherboard. Each Cel! Interface Card may harbor a local potentiostat module. Analog Signals Ifa Cell Interface Card is selected by the logic and control circuitry, its relays are enabled and the analog circuits are closed between the remote potentiostat and the cell jack on the back of the Multiplexer. At the same time, the local potentiostat relays are disabled, to prevent analog signal contention. Local Potentiostat Module The local potentiostat module is an optional part of the Cell Interface Card. & It has the ability to polarize an attached cell within the range af -7.999 to +7.999 VDC in 1 mV steps, set with a single 16-bit D/A converter. The output current of the local potentiostat is limited to £35 mA. The potentiostat cir- cuitry is a standard design. Factory-adjustable trimpots are provided for zero i and full-scale calibration of the set potential range. Since the local potentiostats must be isolated from ground, all the control and 7 data Signals, including the D/A converter values, are optically coupled to the Cell Interface Cards. Also, the potentiostat is isolated from ground by the use of a DC-to-DC converter for its power source. Model 314 Multiplexer User's Manual 1-92 Setup a 2.1 Overview Setting up the Model 314 Multiplexer for operation is a simple task. The Unpacking section describes what should be in the package that is shipped to you, Line Voltage Considerations describes how to set the Multiplexer for 115/280 VAC operation, and Workstation Setup guides you through the instal- lation of the Multiplexer in your work environment. 21 Overview ... eee See oat 22 Unpacking. .... eee at 23 Line Voltage Considerations... 2.4 Workstation Setup. Potentiostat Connection Auxiliary Connections. . Cell Connections Communications. ....... Software...... 2.2 Unpacking a ‘The Model 314 Multiplexer package should contain the instrument itself, a manual, an interface cable for connecting the Multiplexer to a laboratory potentiostat, and a power cord (if one is available for your country’s type of power connection). The package will also contain one or more cell cables if they were ordered with the Multiplexer. (They are not included with the sale of the ‘Multiplexer itself and must be ordered by their part number—see Section 1.4.) If any of these items is missing, contact your EG&G PARC sales representa tive for assistance. Itis important to note that if the Multiplexer was ordered using the part num- ber M314, the 8 Cell Interface Cards will not have local potentiostat modules, ‘These modules are present on Cell Interface Cards for Multiplexers having the part number M314/5P. j | Model 314 Multiplever User's Manval 21 aSETUP 2.3 Ling Voltage Considerations If your laboratory potentiostat is not an EG&G PARC 263, 273, 273A, or Ver- sastat, you need the generic interface cable rather than the one supplied with the Model 314. See Section 1.4 for details. 2.3 Line Voltage Considerations 22 ‘The Model $14 is capable of operating with line voltages of 115 or 230 VAC at 50/60 Hz. Voltage adjustments for the Multiplexer are made in the Power Entry Module on the back panel. The Multiplexer is shipped with the voltage preset in accordance with the customer's order. This may be verified as follows: 1. Locate the Power Entry Module in the lower right corner in the back of the Multiplexer. See Figure 2-1. 2. Slide the clear plastic cover up so that it covers the power cord connee- tion and exposes the fuse 3. Locate the voltage-selection card and look on the right-hand side of it for a voltage marking, To see the marking it is necessary to look at the xight-hand side of the card from the steepest angle possible. Ifthe marking is not in agreement with your line voltage, it is essential that the Power Entry Module be altered to agree with it or the Multiplexer will be damaged. This is done using the following procedure (refer to Figure 2-1): 1. Follow steps 1 and 2 above. 2. Pull back on the plastic lever labeled FUSE PULL. This will free the ‘bottom of the fuse from its holder. 3. Pull the fuse from the top part of the holder and set it aside. It will be re-used later. 4. Note the location of the voltage-selection card in the Power Entry Module and grab it firmly with needle-nose pliers. Pull straight back away from the rear of the Multiplexer until the card comes free. (An alternative method is to insert the end of a properly bent paper clip into the hole in the center of the card and pull back. This usually requires a heavy-duty paper clip.) 5. Orient the card so that the correct voltage marking is on the right- ‘and side of the card and so that the marking is readable (the charac- ters are not upside down). Reinsert it in the vacant slot i Entry Module. Press firmly until the card is seated. 6. Push the fuse pull lever into the Power Entry Module body until it stops against the voltage-selection card. 7. Insert the fuse back into the holder and slide the clear plastic cover back over the fuse, exposing the power cord connection. Model 314 Multiplexer User's Manual 1@ PowerseTUP 2.3 Line Voltage Considerations ee prey ee Figure 2-1 Power Entry Module. ‘The fuse in the Power Entry Module is a 3AG, 1-amp, 250 VAG, fast-blow 115 VAC operation. For 230 VAC operation, the fuse is the same type but with a current rating of %-amp. ‘The power cord supplied should be the one needed for your line voltage condi- tions, provided the correct ordering information was given, Multiplexers shipped to countries with power sockets that ere incompatible with the cord types available from EG&G PARC will not have power cords, If you have to provide a power cord, it should be an approved type with a standard IEC con- nector at one end for connection to the Multiplexer. Warning! [f it is necessary to replace the power cord or the power cord plug, the replacement cord or plug must have the same polarity as the original; otherwise, electrical shock may re- sult, possibly causing injury or death. ‘The wires in the power cord supplied by EG&G PARC are color-coded todencte polarity. Whatever the actual plug configuration, the black wire should be the ne, or active, conductor (also called “live"or “hot”), the white wire should be neutral, and the green wire should be earth ground, Model 314 Multiplexer User’s Manual 23SETUP 24 Workstation Setup 2.4 Workstation Setup ‘The Model 314 must be placed on a flat surface with ready access to all of the connecting cables. Refer to the Section 1.3, “Requirements,” for a list of equip- ment needed for the Multiplexer installation. Start the setup procedure by locating all the cables and other gear. You may connect the power cable at any time during the setup but don't turn on the Multiplexer until the procedure is complete! Potentiostat Connection 1. Tum off the cell output of the potentiostat (if not already of). 2. Locate the interface cable (it should have a LEMO connector on at least one of the ends). Plug e LEMO end of the cable into the front panel of the Multiplexer where it is marked TO POTENTIOSTAT (see Figure 2.2). Carefully observe the keys at the top of the jack and plug for correct alignment. 3. For EG&G PARC 263, 273, 278A, and Versastat potentiostats, connect the other end of the cable to the cell cable connector on the potentiostat. Again, carefully observe the keys at the top of the connector and plug for correct alignment. Otaer potentiostats may require the generic interface cable. Consult the user's manual for the potentiostat to determine the necessary hookup. FRONT VIEW Figure 2-2 Front panel 24 Model $14 Multiplexer User's ManualSETUP 2.4 Workstation Setup REAR VIEW ogee Sean Gran Gear son Got Caan Gear cNom i | ent | = es Figure 2-3 Backpanel, Auxiliary Connections Four binding posts are furnished on the front panel of the Multiplexer for the switched auxiliary leads. They are numbered 1 through 4 on the front panel. See Figure 2.2. These connections may be used to control remote devices or take remote measurements from the location of the cell connections. The sig- nel lines are connected through to the cell cable when a given cell is energized. Cell Connections ‘The cell connectors are labeled 1 through 8 on the back panel of the Multi- plexer (see Figure 2-3). These numbers correspond to the cell numbers con- frolled through the M31¢ Interface software and the instrument command set (Appendix B). Connect the cell cables to the cell cable connectors as needed for the experi- ment. Carefully observe the keys on the connector and plug for correct align- ment, With the plug inserted properly into the conneetor, turn the collar on the plug clockwise to lock the cable in place. Itis a good idea not to connect cables for channels that will not be used so as to prevent possible energizing of these leads with improper programming. Connections to the cells for experiments are discussed further in Chapter 3, Operation. i Model 314 Multiplexer User's Manual 2-5 sas inteSETUP : 2.4 Workstation Setup Communications ‘The type of control interface from the computer to the Multiplexer will deter- mine whether serial or GPIB communications are to be used. Locate the : DIP switch beside the serial port connector on the back of the Multiplexer. Switch 7 should be UP if GPIB communications are used and DOWN if serial communications are used. The command set for the Multiplexer is listed in Appendix B. Serial Port (RS-232) A 25-pin female serial port connector is mounted on the rear panel of the ‘Multiplexer (see Figure 2-3). Use a serial communications cable toconnect this serial port with the serial porton the computer. Note that for this cable to work properly, pins 1-5 and 7 are used: y e Function Chassis ground ‘Transmit data Receive data Request to send Clear to send Unused Logic ground bitte aed a Baoan eonen ‘The baud rate is set by switches 1-5 of the DIP switch beside the serial port connector (see Figure 2-4). The switch is ON when itis down. Ifmore than one of these switches is ON, the Multiplexer will default to the auto-baud mode. ‘The auto-baud mode is also enabled when switch 6 is ON (down position). The Multiplexer will look for a carriage return from the computer to determine the correct baud rate. » & Model 314 Multiplexer User's ManualseTuP 2.4 Workstation Setup Tay * Figure 2-4 Serial (RS-232C) ort and DIP switch. TE - 488 GPIB OL IO Figure 2-5 GPIB (IEEE-488) port and OIP switch. As shown the GPIB address is 8. GPIB Port (TEEE-488) A standard 24-pin GPIB connector is mounted on the rear panel of the Multi- pleser (see Figure 2-8). The device address is set by switches 1-5 of the DIP switch beside the GPIB connector, switch 1 being the least significant bit. (Aswiteh is ON ifitis down.) In the table, “U" is up and “d” is down. The Multi- plexer address should normally be set to 8, which is the default factory setting. Switch Switch Switch at Address | 12345 Address |12345 Address |}123 45 i 0 juuuuU wu |davau 2 [Uaaua 1 JavuuuU ww juudat 2% jadaua 2 juavuu iw |avdeu % |uUUad 4 3 [aauuu uw |uddau 2% jauuadd | 4 juUdUU 8 j}dddaU 2 |UdUdd 4 5 |auauu iw juuUUd 27 |datdd | 6 juaquu wm javuUd 28 jUUada i i _|aaqaquu is _|[vavud 29 |aUddd | s |[uuUaU 19 |datua 30. |Udddd i 9 javudU 2% jUUaua 3i_|dadad 10 Ududu 21 dudud Model 314 Multiplexer User’s Manual 2728 Switch 6 is normally set to OFF (up position) to turn off the serial echo. The purpose of this ewitch is to enable commands and messages sent and received on the GPIB bus to be echoed to the serial port, which is useful in programming but is a liability in normal operation because it can slow down the bus. ‘The terminator character for normal GPIB communications with IBM PC. compatible computers running EG&G PARC software is a carriage return (CR), which is configured by setting switch 7 to ON (down position). If the terminator character is carriage return-line feed (CRLF), set the switch to OFF (up position). Software ‘The M314 Interface software supplied with the Model 314 mustbe loaded onto the hard disk drive of an IBM-compatible computer. 1. Create a directory on the hard drive named C:\14. 2, Insert the M314 Interface floppy disk from EG&G PARC into your floppy disk drive 8. Copy the files from the floppy disk onto the hard drive as follows: XE to the copy README . THE (if present on the floppy disk) and 1314. Cs \NB1é directory, copy N.BAT to the root directory (c:\), and copy ONLENE.CFG and 1614. INT to the application software directory if application software is installed on your computer, otherwise, copy ONLINE.C¥G and 114. INT to the C:\H314 directory. NOTE: Ifthe ».2a9 file becomes corrupted or is somehow erased, you may recreate it: M. BAT contains only the line Cr\MBLA\MB1a €1 82 4. Ifnecessary, add the root directory (C: \) to the path in your AUTOEKEC. BAT file (the root is probably already in the path). 5. Check your CONFIG. SYS file to see if it contains the statement PEVICESANST. SYS, Ifnot, add the line. It is necessary to type in the complete path for the aNSZ.S¥S file if it is not in the root directory of your hard drive. See your DOS manual for details. 5. Using IBCONE, assign the Multiplexer to GPIB device 8. (The factory preset address of the Multiplexer is 8.) Running the M314 Interface software is discussed in Chapter 3, Operation. Model 314 Multiplexer User's Manual3 Operation 3.1 Overview Operation of the Multiplexer is under control of the computer, the M314 Inter- face software, and the application software. Most of the discussion in # chapter concerns configuring the Multiplexer and operating it both as astand- alone unit (using only the M314 Interface software) and under the control of application software. It is assumed that the procedures in chapter 2, Setup, are completed. BA OvenieW ...eeeeeeeeeeee : ea, 32. Calf Connections. . cece ST 33 Powering Up....-.. ee 33 34 Using the M314 Interface Software....... a a4 Siarting the M314 Interface Sofware... 36 Reading the M314 Interface Screen. . oe 36 Immediate Mode. 7 37 Edit Mode... ae 2310 Command Line Mode....... a2 35. Using Application Software..... O44 Procedure. ee aac wi Gt4 The Instructions eta Io: ‘An Typical Application 2 OIE 3.6 Front Pane! Indicators. . “17 Status LED... 27 Channel LEDS .. 347 3.7 Error Conditions . 1317 If you are familiar with how to connect electrochemical cells to potentio- statsigalvanostats, you may skip this section. Below is a brief discussion on. connecting a cell to the Multiplexer. A more complete discussion can probably be found in your potentiostat manual. Model 314 Multiplexer User's Manual 3-11. Ifyou have not already done so, attach cell cables to the appropriate connectors on the back of the Multiplexer. Carefully observe the keys on the connector and plug for correct alignment. With the plug inserted properly into the connector, turn the collar on the plug clockwise to Jock the cable in place. 2. Assemble the electrochemical test cell and prepare it with the test solution. 8. Connect the color-coded leads on the cell cable to the electrodes in the test cell as described below. DANGER! The remote potentiostat should have the cell output turned off at this time and it should remain off until you have ‘made all cell connections and configured the Multiplexer for the desired experiment. High enough voltages may be present on the cell leads to cause injury or death. In both potentiostatic and galvanostatic operation (except for galvanic corro- sion measurements—see below), the red clip connects to the counter electrode and the green clip connects to the working electrode. The white clip connects to the reference electrode, and the black clip may be connected to ground. The polarity of the potential at the counter electrode will be opposite to that of the “applied potential.” This is necessary to establish the correct polarity re- lationship at the working electrode versus the reference electrode. Use of the black lead depends on a number of factors. In most cases it is not used, although itis available if needed for a special purpose such as providing ground to a shield or screen surrounding the cell. ‘Take care that the lead clips do not short together. Because the ground lead is often unused it tends to be overlooked, making the possibility of an accidental short involving this lead more of a problem than for the others. Galvanie Corrosion Measurements For EG&G PARC 273 and 273A potentiostats: 1. Plug one end of cable 6020-0206 into the AUX A/D INPUT connector on the rear panel of the potentiostat. Plug the reference electrode lead directly into the other end of the cable. 2, Connect the lead terminated in the green-insulated clip (WORKING) 3. Connect the lead terminated in the red-insulated clip (COUNTER) to the second metal working electrode. 4, Also, connect the lead terminated in the white-insulated clip to the second metal working electrode. This lead and the red-insulated lead of Step 5 must be clipped together so that they touch one another. Model 314 Multiplexer User's ManualOPERATION 3.3 Powering Up 5, Donot use the lead terminated in the black-insulated clip (GROUND). it is at ground potential and must not short against one of the other active leads or contacts. For EG&G PARC Versastat and 263 potentiostats: 1. Connect the lead terminated in the green-insulated clip to one of the metal working electrodes. 2. Connect the lead terminated in the black-insulated clip to the second metal working electrode. 3, Connect the lead terminated in the white-insulated clip to the reference electrode. 4, Leave the lead terminated in the red-insulated clip unconnected, 3.3 Powering Up Before powering up the Multiplexer make sure that all cables are connected and thas none of the cell leads are shorted together. Also, ensure that the DIP switches on the back panel have been set properly to establish communica tions through either the GPIB or serial port (see Section 2.4) Power up the Multiplexer. None of the channel LEDs should be on (none of the channels are energized and none of the local potentiostats are on at: power up). The StaTUS LED should be on. You can expect this LED to be blinking if you set the DIP switches to serial communications and auto-baud detec : tig. This is normal; the LED will remain blinking until communications are j established. Model 314 Multiplezer User’s Manual 33OPERATION 3.4 Using the M314 Interface Software 3.4 Using the M314 Interface Software ‘The M314 Interface software that is shipped with the Multiplexer and is pre- sumably installed on your hard drive—see Section 2.4, ifnecessary) is used to configure the status of the cells. The three modes of operation for the M314 Interface software are Immediate, Edit, and Command Line. Immediate Mode: In the Immediate Mode, you instruct the M314 Interface software to perform some operation—such as “activate channel 2” or “set the local potentiostaton channel 8 to 4556 mV"—and the Multiplexer immediately carries out the instruction. Edit Mode: In the Edit Mode, you use the M314 Interface software to plan the configuration of the Multiplexer for use in an experiment. You start the M314 Interface software just as in the Immediate Mode; however, the act of changing the status of a channel to online or offline produces no actual effect on the Multiplexer channels at that time. Instead, these settings are stored and are used by the application software to determine which Multiplexer channels are available for experiments. The application software will then i struct the Multiplexer to activate or de-activate 2 particular online channel when the experiment is run. Command Line Mode: In the Command Line Mode, you instruct the M314 Interface software to perform some operation from the DOS command tine, You do not actually start up the M314 Interface software and use its graphical interface. From the directory which contains the 1314. INT and ONLIN=.CFG files (this should be the application directory or, if there is no application soft- ware, the C:\WG14 directory), you might enter a command such as M N from the DOS command line, which instructs the Multiplexer to turn offthe current active channel and turn on the next available channel. Operations performed from the command line are immediate in their effect. ‘To summarize, instructions using the M314 Interface software in the Inmedi- ate or Command Line Modes directly control the Multiplexer and produce an immediate change in the status of the channels. Thus, a certain instruction immediately activates channel 1 or moves the active channel to the next chan- nel. Changing channel instructions (to online/offline) in the Edit Mode causes no direct change in the Multiplexer. This information is used by application software—such as EG&G PARC M270, M352, or M398—to control experi- ments that involve the Multiplexer. O48 Model 314 Multiplexer User's ManualOPERATION 3.4 Using the M314 Interface Software Starting the M314 Interface Software Before starting the M314 Interface software, look for a filenamed README. TXT located in the directory that contains the M314. =x file (c:\4G14). If the file exists, read it carefully. This fle contains updated information regarding the setup that supercedes the information in the procedures below. Communications Before actually running the M314 Interface software you must configure the sofware to run using the appropriate communications method. The default method is GPIB (EEE-488) communications. If your computer will use GPIB, skip to the subsection “Running the M314 Interface Software.” If your computer will be communicating with the Multiplexer using a serial communications (RS-2320) pors, follow this procedure carefully: L. Determine whether your port is COM1 or COM2. 2. Using an ASCII text editor, open the fle named 3514. INT, which is lecated in the directory that contains the application software or, if there is no application software, the C: \M314 directory. Ifyou must ‘use a word processor, it is essential that you save the #314. INT Ble as an ASCII file after you have made the change described in Step 3. 3. The second line of the file will be TEEE. Change this line to agree with your communications capability, either Cord or CoM2. Do not add a ‘space between COM and the number, and you must use all capital letters: 4, Save the file. Again, if you used a word processor, save the M314. INI file as an ASCII file. Running the M314 Interface Software ‘Dh start the software, change the current directory to the directory that con- tains the application software or, if there is no application software, the 101d directory. Type M and hit the return (or enter) key. After several seconds, one of the two screens shown in Figure 3-1 should appear, depend- ing on whether or not the Cell Interface Cards in the Multiplexer have local potentiostats. Model $14 Multiplexer User's Manual 3-5OPERATION 3.4 Using the M814 Interface Software EEE EE sg cd ||| ca Figure 3-1 The initial M314 Interface screen for Multiplexers with (a) 8 local potentiostats or (b) no local potentiostats. Reading the M314 Interface Screen First Row Interface software. Channels are then assigned online or offline status as required by the experiments to be run using the application software. To exit the M314 Interface program you hit the escape key. 3-6 Model 314 Multiplezer User's ManualOPERATION 3.4 Using the M314 Interface Software POTENTIOSTAT: ‘This box represents the remote laboratory potentiostat. THEE or COM or Com2: This is the current communications mode. Second Row ‘The second row consists of eight stacked boxes arrayed horizontally. The upper box in the stack identifies the channel number in the Multiplexer. The lower box in the stack (the “channel status box”) states the status of that channel. When the M314 Interface software is started, the status of all channels should be OFF. The status will be NocARD‘or any Cell Interface Cards that are missing or malfunctioning. Third Row The “cell” boxes help indicate when a cell is controlled by the Multiplexer. An active cell will have a connecting line between the channel status box and its cell box. (When the M314 Interface software starts, none of the channels are active, so there should be no connecting lines.) A cell connected to a local po- tentiostat will have a connecting line between the local potentiostat box (see “Fourth Row”) and its cell box. (See Figure 3-3 for an illustration of this.) Fourth Row ‘The fourth row exists only for those channels with local potentiostats. The up- per box of each stack simply reads LOCAL, indicating that the status box below (the “local potentiostat status box”) describes the state of the local poten- tiostat. (When the M314 Interface software starts, the status of all local poten- tiostats in the Multiplexer should he OFF.) Immediate Mode When the M314 Interface software is started (see “Running the M314 Inter- face Software” on page 3-5) itis initially in the Immediate Mode, since any op- wee erations you perform in this mode affect the Multiplexer immediately. At start ; up, all channel status boxes and local potentiostat status boxes (if present) should read oF7. Model 314 Multiplever User's Manual 37(OPERATION 3.4 Using the M314 Interface Software Figure 3-2. in the Immediate Mode, the czumeEz box was highlighted using the left arrow key; then the return (or enter) key was presséd, producing a box at the top of the screen that gives the options OFF /oN/LocaL. Changing Channel Status To change the status of a channel, use the left or right arrow key to highlight the desired channel (at start up, channel 1 is highlighted) and hit the return (or enter) key. A box appears at the top of the screen giving the choices OFF /ON/LOCAL (see Figure 3-2), Use the left or right arrow key to highlight the desired operation and hit the return (or enter) key. Figure 3-3 shows the result of using OFF /ON/LOCAL choices to achieve the following channel status: + channel 1 active, + channel 2 local potentiostat on and set to 3500 mV, * channel 4 local potentiostat on and set to 5500 mV, and + channel 7 local potentiostat on and set to 507 mV. The results of using OFF, ON, or LOCAL are given below: OFF: De-activates the channel. Results: 1. The channel status box will read OFF. 2. There will be no link on-screen connecting the cell box to either the channel box above it or the local potentiostat box below it. . ‘The LED for that channel on the front panel of the Multiplexer will be off ON: Activates the channel. Only one channel may be active at any particular time. If another channel is currently active, it is necessary to de-activate that channel before activating the desired channel. Results: 3-8 Model 3.14 Multiplexer User's ManualOPERATION 3.4 Using the M314 Interface Software rele ji u Figure 3-3 The Mutiplexor has been set up in the Immediate Mode to activate channel 1 (con- necting the remote potentiostat to cell 1) and tum on the local potentiostats for channel 2 at 3500 mV, channel 4 at 8500 mV, and chanret 7 at $07 mV. Note the links to the cells that indicate cells curtently controlled by the Multiplexer. 1. The channel status box will read AC” 2. Alink will appear on-screen connecting the cell box to the channel box above it. 3. The LED for that channel on the front panel of the Multiplexer will turn on and be colored green. LOCAL: Connects the local potentiostat of the Cell Interface Card to the cell (but only if the Cell Interface Card has a local potentiostat). Any unactivated channel may control a cell using its local potentiostat. When this selection is ‘made, a second dialog box appears asking for a potential for that cell. Type in a number between ~7999 and 7999, inclusive, represefiting a value for poten- tial in millivolts. (Values above 7999 mV and below ~7999 mV are not allowed.) ‘Then hit the return (or enter) key. Results: : 1. The channel status box will read OFF (indicating that there is no active connection to the remote potentiostat for that channel). 2, The local potentiostat status box will contain the potential value previously entered. 3. Allink will appear on-sereen connecting the cell box to the local tet stat box below it a 4. The LED for that channel on the front panel of the Multiplexer will turn on and be colored red. Model 314 Multiplexer User’s Menual 39OPERATION 2.4 Using the M314 Interface Software Exiting the Program Exit the program by hitting the escape key. The configuration of the Multi- plexer will remain unchanged until + the M314 Interface program is restarted, + the Multiplexer is tumed off, + an instruction is given to change the status of a channel using the Command Line Mode, or : + the Multiplexer is put under the control of application software. Edit Mode 3-10 When you use the M314 Interface software in the Edit Mode, changes you make to the status of the channels are not communicated to the Multiplexer. Instead, the new configuration is saved to the 1314.Nt file, which is located in the directory that contains the application software (or, if there is no appli- cation software, the C: \M314 directory). The configuration is used by the ap- plication software to control the Multiplexer during an experiment. Also, the configuration in the 1314. INT file is used for some of the instructions in the Command Line Mode. ‘The data stored in the M214. INT file as a result of the Edit Mode operation is the online/offline status of the 8 channels. The online/offline status of a chan- nel merely indicates whether or not that, channel is to be available for use. Tt is not an indication of the channel's being active or inactive, that is, connected or unconnected to the remote potentiostat. So, itis acceptable to have as many as 8 channels online at the same time, even though only one is permitted to be active at any particular time. This distinction is important. Accessing the Edit Mode ‘To access the Bdit Mode: 1, Start the M314 Interface software just as you do for Immediate Mode operation, that is, by typing Mat the DOS prompt from the directory that contains the application software (or, if there is no application software, the C: \M3i4 directory). 2. Type B to enter the Edit Mode. Figure 3-4c shows a typical screen at this stage. Changing Channel OnlinelOffline Status It is very important to realize that the channel status boxes do not at first show the sfored online/offline status of the Multiplexer channels. The status boxes—which contain the message NOCARD, OFF, or ACTTVE—indicate the eur- rent status of the channels. The ACTIVE channel provides a direct connection Model 314 Multipleser User’s Manual3.4 Using the M14 Interface Software we) Figure 3-4 (a) f you hit z, the M314 Interface software enters the Edit Mode. The E=EDI? / -ESC=EXET box is replaced with another box of single-tetter commands used to define the Ecit Mode configuration. (6) With channel 1 highlighted, hitting c causes a box to appear at the top of the screen that says CHANNEL 1 ONLINE. from the remote potentiostat to the cell. As each channel is assigned an online ; or offline status the status box for that channel will to change to ONLINE or OFFLINE. The online/offline designation for each channel is stored in the 4314. DMT file when you hit s (save setup); the online channels will be available for running experiments using the application software. Channels that have ‘a Cell Interface Card should be programmed as follows: 1. Use the left arrow key to highlight channel 1. 2. Type cto put the channel online or Dto put it offline. A box appears at the top of the screen indicating your selection for that channel (see Figure 3-45). Hit the return (or enter) key. The channel status box for Model 314 Multiplexer User's Manual 3-11OPERATION 34 Using the M314 Interface Software 3-12 Figure 3-5 Once.a channeiis assigned an oniine/ottfine status in the Edit Mode, the retum {shit and the oniine/oftine status for that channel appears in ts channel status box. This figure shows a particular configuration afterall channels have been assigned online/offline status in the Edit Mode, channel 1 will now reflect the status as ONLINE or OFFLINE instead of NOCARD, OFF, or ACTIVE. (If you try to edit the status of a channel having no Cell Interface Card, an error message is produced.) 3. Move to each of the other channels repeating Step 2 until all eight channels are programmed. (Figure 3-5 shows a possible configuration.) 4, IMPORTANT! ‘Type Sto save your settings. If you do not do this, the 3614. INT file will not be changed and your work will be wasted. 5. ‘Type X to exit the Edit Mode. You will now be in the Immediate Mode. ‘The channel status boxes lose their ONLINE or OFFLINE information and once again display NOCARD, OFF, or ACTIVE. If you want to exit the ‘M314 Interface program altogether, hit the escape key. Command Line Mode ‘The Command Line Mode makes it possible to execute an instruction from the DOS command line that immediately changes the status of a channel in the Multiplexer. The M314 Interface screen seen in the other modes (Figures 3-1 through 3-5) will not appear. Hyon have set up the status of the Multiplexer channels using the Immediate Mode and then issue a Command Line Mode instruction, only those channels, that are controlled by that instruction are affected. For example, if you had previously set channel 5 to ACTIVE, the Command Line instruction M 3 causes channel 5 to go OFF and channel 3 to go ACTIVE. However, the local potentiostat setting of any other channel will be unaffected. Model 314 Multiplexer User's Manualcoll and seis iis-potential 1os200emV; that channels —— OPERATION 3.4 Using the M314 Interface Software If you intend to use either the M Nor MN xxx Command Line instruction (which tell the Multiplexer to activate the next online channel), you should first use the Edit Mode to write the desired online/offline status of the Multi- plexer channels into the 4314. 207 file. You should then type T at the Com- mand Line to give the Multiplexer that online/offline status information. The Command Line Instructions ‘The command line instructions should be entered at the DOS prompt from the directory that contains the application software or, if there is no application software, from the C: \X314 directory. It is eritieal that all letters in the in- structions be typed in capitals and that there is a space after the initial M for each instruction. The instructions are: MI Initialize Multiplexer Sets up the Multiplexer based on the online/offline status of the channels written in the M314. INT file. Points the channel counter to channel 1, which is signifi- cant only because 2 subsequent Mt Ninstruction will always activate the next online channel after channel 1. Me Activate channel §, where #=1t08 Cell # is connected to the remote potentiostat. ‘The LED for channel # on the Multiplexer goes to green. M#x00c¢ Set local potentiostat of channel # to 10% where #=1t08 and OK =-7999 to 7999 Channel ¢ local potentiostat is set to 200 mV and is applied to Cell #. ‘The LED for channel # on the Multiplexer goes to red. MN De-activate the current channel and activate the next available channel ‘Disconnects the remote potentiostat from the currently activated cell and turns off that LED. ‘Looks up the next online channel in the 1314 .INT file and connects the remote potentiostat to that cell. ‘The LED for that channel goes to green. MeN 0K “Deactivate the current channel and turn on its local potentiostat to XXXX, and activate the next available channel, where 0K =~7999 to 7999 Disconnects the remote potentiostat from the currently activated cell, connects a local potentiostat to that LED changes from green to red. ‘Looks up the next online channel in the 1314. m7 file and connects the remote potentiostat to that cell. The LED for that channel goes to green. Model 314 Multiplexer User's Manual 3-13OPERATION 3.5 Using Application Software 3.5. Using Application Software 3-14 ‘The Multiplexer may be used in conjunction with EG&G PARC's application software (M270, M352, or M398) to run experiments on up to eight cells and extract data from these cells by switching the laboratory potentiostat from one to another according to a preprogrammed scheme. The discussion in this section assumes that you have one of these software packages and know how to use it. Procedure ‘The following procedure assumes thab you have installed both the applica- tion software and the M314 Interface software and have turned on all the equipment: L 9. Determine which channels will be used for the experiments and change the status of these channels to online and the status of all other chan- nels to offline by using the M314 Interface software in the Bdit Mode (see the subsection “Edit Mode” on page 3-10). Be sure to get this right or the wrong cells will end up being used for the experiments! Save the new status configuration and quit the M314 Interface software. Start the application software Select the Main menu item “Setup.” Select the Setup menu item “New technique.” Select the New technique menu item “Autoexecute” In the block labeled “I1” type the instruction =1 1 (see Figure 3-6). ‘This initializes the Multiplexer and sets up the online and offline channels. This must always be the first instruction! In the block labeled “I2” type the instruction =m #, where # represents the number of the first channel that you want activated (that is, con- nected to the laboratory potentiostat). (Again, see Figure 8-6.) The rest of the instructions are up to you. The instruction set that controls the Multiplexer is listed below. With the appropriate use of ¥ (and other) instructions and a loop, you should be able to step from —--one.celll to. another and get. data from them al Model 314 Multiplexer User's ManualOPERATION 3.5 Using Application Software The Instructions ‘The instruction set for use in application software is essentially the same as the set used for Command Line Mode operation. It differs only in that an equal signis added to the front of the instruction. It is critical that all letters in the instructions be typed in capitals and that there is a space after the initial for each instruction. The instructions are: =r Initialize Multiplexer Sets up the Multiplexer based on the online/offline status of the channels written in the 314 ..1Nt file. Points the channel counter to channel 1, which is signifi- cant only because 2 subsequent = Winstruction will always activate the next online channel after channel 1. It is always best to follow an =i¢ 7 instruction with an =¥¢ # instruction so that you always know for certain which channel is the first to be activated. Activate channel $, where #= 1108 Cell # is connected to the remote potentiostat. The LED for channel # on the Multiplexer goes to green. =M 4 x0mt Set local potentiostat of channel #0 AX, where $= 1t08 and 100% = ~7999 to 7999 Channel # local potentiostat is set to scacc mV and is applied to Cell #. ‘The LED for channel # on the Multiplexer goes to red ON De-cetivate the current channel and activate the next available channel Disconnects the remote potentiostat from the currently activated cell and turns off that LED. Looks up the next online channel in the 9314. Ir file and connects the remote potentiostat to that cell. ‘The LED for that channel goes to green. De-activate the current channel and turn on its local otentiostat to 2000, and activate the next available channel, © where XXX =-7999 to 7999 Disconnects the remote potentiostat from the currently activated cell, connects a Jocal potentiostat to that cell and sets its potential to 100ck mV; that channel's LED changes from green to red. Leeks up the next online channel ir the PSIT-INT Ble and connects the remote potentiostat to that cell. ‘The LED for that channel goes to green. Model 314 Multiplexer User’s Manual 315