ToF-AMS DAQ
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Contents
Latest Versions
| Version | Date | Type | Release Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| V3.1.0 | 23-August-2010 | Public | Read |
| V3.1.3 | 06-April-2011 | Public | Read
Win7 Compatible. See Table below. |
| V4.0.0 | 29-Jan-2010 | BETA | Read |
News
- 5-April-2011 Link to v4.0.0 posted. Beta version being made public for first testing. See special installation notes. User can revert to v3.1.0 after testing. Contact Joel with questions.
- 23-Aug-2010 v3.1.0 posted. Stable version with heavy testing during the CalNex campaign. All changes detailed in release notes.
Known Bugs in Recent Releases
| Severity | Window | Description | Work around | Fixed In Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor | Acquisition (Gen-Alt, PToF) | If PToF AND BFSP active in Gen-Alt, data from first pass (e.g. 5 s) through PToF is cleared and not included in saved average. | None. | 3.1.1 |
| Minor | Acquisition (Gen-Alt, Non-Autosave) | If BFSP active in Gen-Alt and Autosave off, BFSP skipped after first GenAlt cycle. | None. | 3.1.1 |
| Minor | Acquisition (FMS) | If DAQ is in FMS mode at midnight, system will get stuck indefinitely acquiring FMS data in fixed chopper position. | None. | 3.1.1 |
Other Downloads
Supplemental
| Name | Date | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| ToF-AMS DAQ dlls | Necessary for v2.2.22+ | Download (.zip) | |
| CRITR 1.1 | Program for movement of chopper, TOF Triggering, and monitor/save of slow board voltages | Download | |
| DAQ QuickView Display | By D. Sueper. Save to C:\ToFAMS\ToFAMSData\LogFiles\TimeTrace | Download | |
| Exact Mass File (v1.1) | 19-Mar-2007 | Displays list of m/z values in calibration window. Save to C:\ToFAMS\ToFAMSCode. | Download |
| Compress HDF files | 25-May-2009 | By D.Sueper. A stand-alone ipf file that compresses existing DAQ .hdf files. | Download |
| Diagnostics (v1) | 23-Aug-10 | A simple exe for diagnosing certain AMS problems. Use only if instructed to do so. Save to AMS PC, run, and email generated text to Joel. | Download |
| MakeDotSet (v1) | 14-Oct-2010 | Generate a TPS .set file from a ToF-AMS Menu file (.prm). | Download |
External
| Name | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Tofwerk TPS Control Software | Email Joel | |
| NI-DAQmx | DAQ Requires v8.6.1 | link |
| Acqiris Digitizer Software and Drivers | Follow Link or Search "Acqiris Software" at Agilent.com | Link |
| Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 | Follow Link or Search "Framework 1.1" at Microsoft.com | Link |
Documentation
ToF-AMS DAQ Manual
v4.0.X (.pdf) (Most recent beta version)
Release Notes
- ToF-AMS DAQ Release Notes Compiled release notes for v3.0.3+
- Archive of release notes for v2.1.4 and earlier.
- Notes on first install of a ToF-AMS DAQ version requiring NIDAQmx.
Technical Specifications for LS Mode (.pdf)
Timing and logic diagrams for LS mode. Use of LS mode is described the manual.
