USB Installation Guide

USB Installation guide
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@ Copyright 2003 Eco Chemie
USB Installation Guide
Table of contents
1. READ THIS FIRST .......................................................................................................................................... 3 2. INSTALLATION DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................................. 4
2.1. INSTALLATION OF THE AUTOLAB HARDWARE .......................................................................................................................................4
2.1.1. Computer requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 4 2.1.2. Connecting the Autolab-USB (Internal)................................................................................................................. 4 2.1.3. Connecting the Autolab-USB Interface box........................................................................................................... 5
2.2. INSTALLATION OF THE AUTOLAB SOFTWARE .........................................................................................................................................6 2.3. USB DRIVER INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................................11
2.3.1. Installing the USB Driver for Windows XP ......................................................................................................... 12 2.3.2. Installing the USB Driver for Windows 2000 ...................................................................................................... 16 2.3.3. Installing the USB Driver for Windows Me ......................................................................................................... 20 2.3.4. Installing the USB Driver for Windows 98 .......................................................................................................... 23
3. TROUBLESHOOTING THE USB ............................................................................................................... 30

3.1. AUTOLAB INTERFACE ERROR OR IRMX ERROR ...................................................................................................................................30 3.2. IMPROPER LOADING OF USB-DRIVERS .................................................................................................................................................31
3.2.1. Checking USB drivers in Windows2000/XP ........................................................................................................ 31 3.2.2. Checking USB drivers in Windows98/Me ............................................................................................................ 33 3.2.3. Re-load of the Autolab USB drivers..................................................................................................................... 34
3.3. COMMUNICATION (CANNOT READ AUTOLAB) OR NOISE PROBLEMS WITH OLDER AUTOLAB INSTRUMENTS ........................................36
3.3.1. Standard jumper settings ..................................................................................................................................... 36 3.3.2. Changing jumper settings .................................................................................................................................... 37
1. Read this first

This manual is meant to guide you through the installation of the Autolab instrument with USB interface. It explains how to connect the Autolab Hardware to the PC (paragraph 2.1), how to install the Autolab software (paragraph 2.2) and how to install the correct USB-drivers for the Autolab USB Interface (paragraph 2.3). There are some points which are important during the installation. These points are also explained in the concerning chapters: 1. Do NOT switch on the Autolab-USB or the USB Interface box during installation of the Autolab software. These devices must be switched on before the installation of the USBdrivers (paragraph 2.3). 2. All USB drivers can be loaded from the c:\Autolab\usb folder. After installation of the Autolab software this folder is available. 3. In Windows XP(Pro) you will get a message that the software you are installing for this hardware has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP. You can ignore this message by pressing the Continue Anyway button. 4. Because of the different Windows XP layout the Autolab software windows are not looking very nice. Toolbar buttons are shown half and text does not fit properly on the screen. To avoid this problem, the Desktop can be changed to Windows classic layout. How to do this is described in paragraph 2.3. 5. With the newer PCs with a USB2 chipset it is possible that the measurement is halted after a while. This shows up as an Autolab Interface error or an iRMX error. The solution for this problem is described in paragraph 3.1 of this guide. Chapter 3 also describes how to handle other failures with the USB drivers or communication.
2. Installation description
2.1. Installation of the Autolab Hardware 2.1.1. Computer requirements In order to run the Autolab software properly, your computer must comply with the following (minimum) requirements: Free USB connector No Web-cam or other high bandwidth USB devices connected to the same USB-root. Pentium II 450 MHz 64 MB RAM or more for Windows 98/Me 128 MB RAM advised for Windows 2000/XP Clean installed MS-Windows 98/Me/2000/XP at least 20 MB free hard-disk space minimum screen resolution; 800 x 600 Be sure that both the PC and Autolab-system are grounded via the same mains. It is advised to use power outlets from the same electrical group. Make sure the power cords are connected to mains ground. 2.1.2. Connecting the Autolab-USB (Internal) The Autolab-USB is an Autolab or a Autolab system equipped with a direct USB connection at the rear side of the instrument.

Turn off the Autolab instrument and the computer. Connect the USB cable between the PC and the Autolab-USB. Do NOT switch on the Autolab-USB yet. Now install the software as explained in chapter 2.2. It is important to leave the AutolabUSB switched off during the installation of the software.
Autolab-USB with PGSTAT12, PGSTAT30 or PGSTAT100:

Autolab rear panel
USB Connectors
PC
Autolab-USB:
Autolab rear panel USB Connectors PC
2.1.3. Connecting the Autolab-USB Interface box Turn off the Autolab instrument and the computer. If the Autolab was connected to an IF020, disconnect the Interface Cable from the rear side of the PC. Open the PC and remove the IF020 from its slot. Close the PC. Connect the Interface Cable to the Autolab-USB Interface box at one end and to the Autolab at the other end. Connect the USB cable between the PC and the Autolab-USB Interface box. Do NOT connect the Autolab-USB Interface box to the mains power adapter yet. Now install the software as explained in chapter 2.2. It is important to leave the AutolabUSB Interface box switched off during the installation of the software.
37-pole D-connector
Autolab or Autolab rear panel
To mains (100-240 V ~) USB Connectors PC
5V DC
Adapter USB Cable Autolab-USB Interface
Leave disconnected during software installation !!
2.2. Installation of the Autolab Software First, you should start your computer and wait until Windows (95/98/Me/NT or 2000) starts running. If you are installing under Windows NT, 2000 or XP(Pro), be sure you are logged in as Administrator (not just as user with administrator rights). If you have already Autolab software running, terminate it: click the tray-icon, close the opened window and 'Close' the application (tray-icons are the small pictures at the taskbar near the clock). If you fail to do so, installation cannot be performed and will be aborted with an appropriate message.

Insert CD-ROM with Autolab software in CD-player, Wait until the Automatic start menu screen appears, Select First installation of Autolab 4.9 software.
When the Automatic start menu does not appear after inserting the CD: Select Run from the Start menu, Browse to Autolab CD-ROM, Open startmen.exe, Press OK. Now the start menu appears, Select First installation of Autolab 4.9 software.
CD Automatic start window.
Installation start-up screen. Press 'Next', and you will be presented with two information screens: the software licensing conditions and additional information about the release. After pressing 'Yes' and subsequently 'Next', you will be asked to choose a destination folder.
Choose software destination. It is recommended to accept the default folder c:\Autolab. If you have an earlier version in that folder, a backup of your files will be made. Press 'Next' to proceed.
Select software components. By default, the Gpes and Diagnostics programs are selected. When your instrument has a FRA or FRA2 module, you should also select the FRA checkbox. If your instrument is a multichannel instrument, with either two or more Array modules or two or more PGSTAT10 modules, you must select the Multichannel checkbox. Press 'Next' to proceed.
Select Autolab interface. Read this Window carefully. It defines the type of interface you are using. Normally you have to select the first item (USB). After pressing 'Next', you will be asked to enter a program folder for the program shortcuts. It is recommended to accept the default: 'Autolab Programs' and proceed with 'Start Copying'.
In case the installation program has found a previous version of Autolab software, you will be prompted with the message that a backup has been made.
Notification that old software has been stored. At this point, the actual installation will be executed. It may take several minutes. After completion, you can read the file Readme.txt which contains version information. After clicking Next you will be asked to restart your PC.
View Readme.txt file with version information.
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Finishing the installation. You must restart in order to activate the software. When the PC restarts, it will automatically start the Autolab interface software. You will see it as a green tray-icon (near the clock on the taskbar). When you click it, you can view version information, refresh it, or terminate it. During measurements, it must be active. USB interface If you install the USB interface for the first time, the Autolab interface will give an error message. Ignore this message and proceed with paragraph 2.3 USB driver installation.
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2.3. USB driver installation

(For Windows 98/Me/2000/XP systems only)
Before installation of the USB driver you first need to install the Autolab software as described in paragraph 2.2. This installation must be done without the USB interface connected. After the first reboot of the computer the Autolab Interface software will fail, click OK to ignore this message.
The USB driver only needs to be installed the first time the Autolab is connected via the USB interface. In the examples the folder name c:\Autolab is used. This folder name may be different if the destination folder name was changed during the installation of the Autolab software (see paragraph 2.2) Do not cancel the installation. The Autolab may not operate correctly if the installation is incomplete.
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2.3.1. Installing the USB Driver for Windows XP 1. Connect the USB-cable to the Autolab-USB or to the Autolab-USB Interface box and PC. Switch on the Autolab-USB or connect the power cable to the Autolab-USB Interface box. The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog will appear after a moment. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click the Next button.
2. Select Search for the best drivers in these locations and check the Include this location in the search check box. Uncheck the Search removable media checkbox.
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3. Press the Continue Anyway button to skip the Windows Logo testing.
4. The computer will start to copy the drivers from the c:\Autolab\Usb folder. Wait until the installation is ready.
5. Read the dialog and click the Finish button.
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6. After this the USB installation starts again. Follow all steps again from step 1. The second time all USB drivers are installed properly.
You could be asked to restart your PC. Remove the CD-ROM from the drive and restart the computer. The Autolab Interface will start automatically and the system is ready to control the Autolab. You can start the Diagnostics, Gpes or Fra software. You can skip the next steps.
7. If it is not necessary to restart the computer remove the CD-ROM from the drive and select the Autolab Interface icon in the system tray.
8. Click the Refresh button.
9. The interface software is downloaded to the Autolab-USB or to the Autolab-USB Interface box.
10. Click the Minimize button to hide the Autolab Interface window.
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The system is now ready to control the Autolab. You can start the Diagnostic, Gpes or Fra software. In order to have proper Windows settings, it is advised to switch to the Windows Classic theme for the Desktop. Click the right mouse button on the Desktop and select Properties. Select the Themes-tab and choose the Windows Classic theme from the list box. All Autolab programs will have the same layout as in Windows 98/Me and 2000.
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2.3.2. Installing the USB Driver for Windows 2000 1. Connect the USB-cable to the Autolab-USB or to the Autolab-USB Interface box and PC. Switch on the Autolab-USB or connect the power cable to the Autolab-USB Interface box. The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog will appear after a moment. Click the Next button.
2. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) and click the Next button.
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3. Read the dialog and select the option Specify a location. Click the Next button.
4. Browse to the c:\Autolab\Usb folder, select the EcoUsb driver and click Open. Click the OK button.
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5. The computer will start to locate the drivers from the c:\Autolab\Usb folder. Read the dialog and click the Next button.
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The system is now ready to control the Autolab. You can start the Diagnostics, Gpes or Fra software.
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2.3.3. Installing the USB Driver for Windows Me 1. Connect the USB-cable to the Autolab-USB or to the Autolab-USB Interface box and PC. Switch on the Autolab-USB or connect the power cable to the Autolab-USB Interface box. The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog will appear after a moment. Read the dialog and select the option Specify the location of the driver (Advanced). Click the Next button.
2. Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended). Check the Specify a location option and uncheck the other options. Browse to the c:\Autolab\Usb folder, click OK and click the Next button.
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3. The computer will start to copy the drivers from the c:\Autolab\Usb folder. Read the dialog and click the Next button.
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2.3.4. Installing the USB Driver for Windows 98 Your computer may ask you to insert the Windows installation CD. It is possible that the USB drivers are already installed on your system, but to be sure it is recommended that you have the original Windows CD available. 1. Connect the USB-cable to the Autolab-USB or to the Autolab-USB Interface box and PC. Switch on the Autolab-USB or connect the power cable to the Autolab-USB Interface box. The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog will appear after a moment. If in this line Unknown Device appears go to step 7.
2. Read the dialog and click the Next button. 3. Select Search for the best driver for your device (recommended) and click the Next button.
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4. Check the Specify a location option and uncheck the other options. Browse to the c:\Autolab\Usb folder, click OK and click the Next button.
5. Read the dialog and click the Next button. The computer will start to copy the drivers from the c:\Autolab\Usb folder.
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If the computer asks for the Windows CD during the installation and you do have this CD available: Insert the Windows CD into the CD player and press OK.
If the computer asks for the Windows CD during the installation and you do NOT have this CD available: Browse to the c:\Autolab\Usb folder in order to find the proper drivers.
WARNING: It is possible that the delivered driver with the Autolab is not the proper driver for the available Windows version. If you encounter any problem with communication between PC and Autolab, please install the USB drivers from the original Windows CD.
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7. The next steps explain the installation of the Autolab USB drivers. Read the dialog and click the Next button.
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8. Select Search for the best driver for your device (recommended) and click the Next button.
9. Check the Specify a location option and uncheck the other options. Browse to the c:\Autolab\Usb folder, click OK and click the Next button.
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10. The computer will start to copy the drivers from the c:\Autolab\Usb folder. Read the dialog and click the Next button.
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3. Troubleshooting the USB

3.1. Autolab Interface error or iRMX Error If during Diagnostics, Gpes or Fra sessions one of the following messages appears, something is wrong with the USB communication. This problem is often seen with the USB2 chipset but can also show up in rare cases with the USB1 chipset. In most cases this problem can be solved by connecting a powered USB1 chipset HUB between the PC and the Autolab.
The Autolab must be connected through the HUB. For installation of the HUB, follow the instructions from the HUB Installation guide. Connect the Autolab-USB or the USB Interface box to one of the free ports of the HUB. Autolab-USB or Autolab-USB with powered HUB:
Autolab rear panel
USB Connectors
PC
USB Cable USB Cable To mains (100-240 V ~)
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USB Interface box with powered HUB:

37-pole D-connector Autolab or Autolab rear panel To mains (100-240 V ~) USB Connectors PC
5V DC
Adapter USB Cable USB Cable Autolab-USB Interface To mains (100-240 V ~)
USB Cable
3.2. Improper loading of USB-drivers When the USB drivers for the Autolab hardware are not loaded properly this shows up during booting of the Autolab Interface. The next error appears:
In order to be sure it is a failure of the USB-drivers and not of the communication itself, you can check if the proper drivers are loaded. The way of checking is different in Windows2000/XP and Windows98/Me. 3.2.1. Checking USB drivers in Windows2000/XP

Click with the right mouse button on My Computer, Select Properties, Select the Hardware-tab, Press the Device Manager-button,
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The Device Manager-window will appear. Click on the +-sign in front of the Universal Serial Bus controllers. Now the drivers will be shown.
If an Autolab-USB instrument or USB Interface box is connected and switched on you should always see an item AUTOLAB Potentiostat / Galvanostat and Generic USB Hub. Switching off the Autolab-USB instrument or the USB Interface box will remove these items from the list. If you see an exclamation mark through the USB-icon or if the items are present in the list, something is wrong with the installation of the USB-drivers. You can try to solve these problems by following the instructions in paragraph 3.2.3.
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3.2.2. Checking USB drivers in Windows98/Me

Click with the right mouse button on My Computer, Select Properties, Press the Device Manager-tab,
The Device Manager-window will appear. Click on the +-sign in front of the Universal Serial Bus controller. Now the drivers will be shown.
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If an Autolab-USB instrument or USB Interface box is connected and switched on you should always see an item AUTOLAB Potentiostat / Galvanostat and Generic USB Hub. Switching off the Autolab-USB instrument or the USB Interface box will remove these items from the list. If you see an exclamation mark through the USB-icon or if the items are present in the list, something is wrong with the installation of the USB-drivers. You can try to solve these problems by following the instructions in paragraph 3.2.3.
3.2.3. Re-load of the Autolab USB drivers To solve problems with the USB drivers it is necessary to remove all previous loaded drivers and to switch off the Autolab-USB or the USB Interface box. To remove the Autolab USBdrivers, a special program is present in the c:\Autolab folder.

Switch off Autolab-USB or USB Interface box (IMPORTANT), Start up Windows explorer, Browse to c:\Autolab folder, Browse in the c:\Autolab folder to the file called Shortcut to USBRemove, Double click on the file to execute it,
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The following Window will appear. Be sure it says Eco Chemie BV at the bottom of the screen. If there is another name do not execute this program because it will remove the wrong drivers.
Press the Remove USB Drivers-button, Now the Autolab USB Drivers will be removed from the PC. The results will be shown in the Window:
Actual text may be different.
From this point you have to follow again the USB driver installation procedure as described in paragraph 2.3 of this document.
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3.3. Communication (cannot read Autolab) or noise problems with older Autolab instruments The Autolab-USB interface has special internal jumpers to obtain hardware compatibility with older interface cables and decoders. These jumpers have standard settings for the corresponding Autolab system. In very rare occasions these settings might not work properly. This will result in a noisy signal or, in worst case, failing communication with the Autolab system (Cannot read Autolab). Then following paragraphs will describe how to change these jumper settings. 3.3.1. Standard jumper settings The picture below shows the internal part of the Autolab-USB interface with the location of the jumpers.
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Autolab type: PGSTAT12/30/100 New housing (starting with serial no. AUT70750 June 1999) JP2 connected Autolab en Autolab2 JP2 open
JP1
Gnd Earth JP1
JP2
Psu 5V JP2
Gnd Earth JP1 JP2
Psu 5V
PGSTAT10/30/100 Old housing (starting with serial no. AUT940220 April 1994) JP2 connected PSTAT10 en PGSTAT10/20 (up until serial no. AUT940220) JP2 open
Gnd Earth JP1 JP2
Psu 5V
Gnd Earth JP1 JP2
Psu 5V
This table shows the standard settings for all Autolabs. Sometimes the settings may be different due to changes in interface cables or decoders. 3.3.2. Changing jumper settings Changing the jumper settings is done by opening the enclosure of the Autolab-USB interface. The following series of pictures explain how to open the enclosure without damaging it. Please follow these instructions carefully.
Important: Remove the adapter from the power source. Loosen the back panel by unscrewing the most-left and most-right screw.
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Remove the back panel for a few centimetres, be careful not to break the wiring of the fan.
Insert a screwdriver in the space between the chassis and the upper part and gently lift the upper part.
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Repeat previous action for the right side of the enclosure.
Gently lift the upper part until it is completely free. Check previous paragraph for the proper settings of the jumpers. The cover can be closed by snapping the upper part in its original position and replacing the backpanel and screws. Use the test procedures as described in the Installation and diagnostics chapter to verify the change. Do not forget to reconnect the power adapter.

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