6060 Spine Road
Boulder, CO 80301 USA
T 303 444 2009
F 303 444 9543
IMPACT LEVEL: Suggested / Recommended
PRODUCT/MODEL:
InnovOx On-line
InnovOx Laboratory
FSB NUMBER: UPW 15-13 Rev B
DATE RELEASED: 11/17/15
TOOLS OR PARTS REQUIRED:
N/A
CATEGORY: Firmware / Software Release
ASSOCIATED DIN: N/A
PART NUMBER: N/A
REFERENCE BULLETINS: N/A
LOT/DATE/ SERIAL #: N/A
BULLETIN TOPIC:
Description:
Firmware, 3.06 is now available for the InnovOx TOC Analyzers. Serial Numbers greater than and equal to 1511-0738 have been manufactured with 3.06 firmware. A summary of the firmware’s new features are as follows. For a complete list, please refer to the Description of Changes in this Field Service Bulletin.
Summary Features:
 Reactor loading sequence has been modified for improved analytical precision.
 System diagnostics have been expanded and improved.
 TOC conversion factor capability has been increased from 2 to 5. Reports and data displays have been adapted to report data based on user defined conversion factor name when a conversion factor is applied.
 Activating filter panel blowback pulses has been decoupled from enabling exterior pump.
Recommended actions:
InnovOx Firmware 3.06 is a recommended upgrade.
 Firmware 3.00 or greater Users: This upgrade is available at no charge and may be downloaded from our website, www.geinstruments,com . Newly revised Operation and Maintenance Manuals are also available on the website. They are designated as for firmware ver 3.05 and greater.
 Firmware 2.00 Users: This upgrade is optional. A 4GB flashcard is required prior to upgrading to Version 3.06. Part number APK 68510-09.
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Description of Changes for Web Browser Changes from 3.04 to 3.06 Firmware
1.
PDF Export navigation name should be renamed from “InnovOx Result” to “Sample Result Summary”.
2.
PDF Export reports: i.
Added “Equation” column. Value will be the conversion factor equation if selected or blank in not selected. ii.
Added “Units/Mode” column to display the mode of the associated data row. iii.
Minimize column widths where possible and maximize column widths of “Units/Mode” and
“Equation”.
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iv.
If a conversion factor applies, data will be displayed in the conversion factor units along with the conversion factor name. v.
Sample Result Summary PDF, add conversion factor data. vi.
Sample Result Detail PDF, displayed for the respective modes: NPOC Mode -> NPOC Only, TOC
Mode -> TOC, TC, and IC, IC Mode -> IC Only, TC Mode -> TC Only.
Description of Instrument Application Changes from 3.04 to 3.06 Firmware
1.
For On-Line Instruments: i.
Sample Cup Flow Time changed to Sample Flow Time. Default time changed from 10 seconds to
45 seconds. Allows greater volume exchange in sample cup before analysis. ii.
C hange the sample cup failsafe check until after the user programmable exterior sample pump cycle has finished running. iii.
Add an exterior sample pump Enable/Disable button for each stream. If the exterior sample pump is enabled, turn the pump on for the Sample Flow time independent of the Blowback Pulses setting iv.
Only check the Check Standard level if the Check Standard stream is enabled. Default setting is
Enabled. v.
Change the minimum allowable Sample Flow Time setting (Setup > Online > Configure Online >
Stream 1 Setup > Flush / Blowback Setup > Sample Flow Time) from 10 to zero seconds. Removes any unnecessary delay in analysis time when sample cup flow is continuous. vi.
Only check the stream level if the Fail Safe is on and the Stream is enabled. vii.
Eliminate unnecessary Sample Flow Time Delays.
2.
Update the Range field of the data history screen to match the range selected. Previously it only showed 1000.
3.
Change default oxidizer percentage from 5% to 15%.
4.
When the analyzer stops a protocol due to an error or user intervention, a DI water flush is performed before becoming Idle. Previously this was not performed on stops due to errors.
5.
Added 3 additional Conversion Factor (CF) algorithms for a total of 5. Added user defined names. Improved CF annotations on reports and Data History outputs. Added Equation column to record and display equation in data history. Correct issues with handling order of operations or operator associativity.
6.
Added Leak Check data to 3 decimal places to last column in Data History.
7.
Results PDF reports will now report “N/A” when results are for TOC mode regardless of Sparge Time setting.
8.
PDF export, change title of from “InnovOx Result” to “Sample Result Detail” and replace the conversion factor data with the conversion factor’s display name in the main header. Results will be in conversion factor units with a conversion factor selected.
9.
The last row of the vial header of the Sample Result Detail PDF to show conversion factor if applied.
10.
Added an Equation column to export data.
11.
Added new “Software Version” button to the Maintenance screen. This screen displays the version numbers of the software, and all the module firmware.
12.
Improved function and message wording of Fatal Error 6423. If a minimum temperature of 340
°
C and maximum temperature of 390
°
C are not reached during analysis, then Fatal Error 6423 will be triggered and the following message appears: “Fatal Error: 6423 Reactor Heating Error There was a problem encountered with the Heater reaching the target temperature during the analysis cycle. Go to the Diagnostics screen and run the Heater Test. If the test does not pass, please export the errors and contact GE Analytical Instruments for further instructions.”
13.
Updated Copyright information.
14.
Improvements and enhancements made to the Analyzer Diagnostics menu include: i.
Valve Diagnostics:
1.
Updating Valve Diagnostics to include all appropriate valves.
2.
Adding Reagent Valve buttons to Sample Handler Pinch Valves screen.
3.
The sample handler pump will be toggled off upon exit of Flow Control Valves screen.
4.
The reactor pump will be toggled off upon exit of Reactor Pinch Valves screen.
5.
Valves are de-energized upon exit of Flow Control Valves screen.
6.
Updated wording of buttons in the Flow Control Valves screen.
7.
Corrected an error preventing exit from the Flow Control Valves screen in Lab model analyzers. ii.
Pump Diagnostics:
1.
Updated name of “Sample Pumps” Diagnostic screen/button to “Pumps.”
2.
Renamed buttons “Pump 1”/”Pump 2” to “External Pump 1”/”External Pump 2”.
3.
Updated Pump Diagnostics to include internal pumps: sample handler and reactor module pumps.
4.
The internal pumps will be toggled off upon exit of Pumps diagnostic screen.
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5.
Corrected an error preventing exit from the Pumps diagnostic screen in Lab model analyzers. iii.
Heater Diagnostics:
1.
Added a timer to Heater Diagnostics screen.
2.
Corrected On-line heater diagnostic test cooling time to 110 seconds.
3.
After the heater diagnostic test ends, the timer now stops and resets.
4.
Added Pass/Fail indication for heater diagnostic test. iv.
Sparger Diagnostics:
1.
Added Sparger Diagnostic menu with button which turns on/off the Sparger’s mixing bar.
2.
The mixer will be de-energized upon exit from the Sparger Diagnostic menu. v.
Gas Leak Diagnostics:
1.
Improved diagnostic test timing and messages displayed during Gas Leak diagnostic tests.
2.
Added 20 seconds to pressurize time for all Gas Leak diagnostic tests to allow system to fully pressurize and yield a usable diagnostic result on first try.
3.
Added popup reminder to removed plug from NDIR line upon exit of Gas Leak Diagnostics screen.
4.
Updated name from “Gas Leak” to “Gas Leak Check”
5.
Added Pass/Fail indications to Gas Manifold, Reactor Inlet Valve, Reactor Bypass, Reactor
Gas Leak, and Reactor Outlet Valve diagnostic tests.
6.
Added Pass/Fail indications for Gas Valve diagnostic tests. vi.
Diagnostic buttons reflect the state of the diagnostic item where “0” is de-energized and “1” is energized vii.
Improved timing function in diagnostic tests.
15.
Pressing the "Archive Data" button (Maintenance->Advanced) will erase the instrument data store (after exporting data history CSV to USB). A warning popup will notify the user they are about to delete the data store. The popup should allow the user to either continue or cancel.
Ordering upgrade kits
Firmware Kit – The firmware kit comes with installation instructions. All documents are electronic and located on www.geinstruments.com/library/manuals . All documents are written in English only.
Firmware Kit
User Interface Language Kit Number Version
English ASK 68000-10 3.06
Other Options and Documentation –The following table lists the options and documentation that is available to supplement the firmware/software upgrade.
Option or
Documentation
Kit Number or
Document Number
4 Gigabyte Flash Card Kit APK 68510-08
DLM 68100-08 EN
Description
4 Gigabyte Flash Card is equipped with 3.06 firmware.
Kit includes Flash Card, installation instructions and
EDS wrist strap
Hard Copy InnovOx On-line Operation and
Maintenance Manual, Firmware Ver 3.05 and greater.
InnovOx On-Line
Operation and
Maintenance Manual
InnovOx Laboratory
Operation and
Maintenance Manual
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DLM 68088-09 EN
Hard Copy InnovOx Laboratory Operation and
Maintenance Manual, Firmware Ver 3.05 and greater.
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6060 Spine Road
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DATE: 11/17/15
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