K-MINC-1000 Instructions for Use
Error and alarm indicator
Low or no gas flow from disposable gas lines
without alarm present.
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Excessive gas consumption.
"Lid" displayed and device emitting beep every
30 seconds.
Logger software fails to recognise a device.
No logged data.
Obscured event labels or graph trace.
Data extends beyond normal range of graph.
"File Open Error! Cannot Open: filename.csv"
message.
"Invalid MINC Name! The MINC's name
cannot contain \ / : * ? " < > or |" message.
"File: filename.csv exceeds 10 MB. Consider
archiving and deleting" message.
Source of error
Disposable flask and filter are incorrectly
connected.
Disposable flask lid seal.
High supply pressure.
Gas connections not secure or damaged.
Gas line damaged.
A lid is opened.
MINC is not powered.
MINC is not connected.
Invalid filename.
Incorrect or invalid log directory.
Name recently changed.
Disc full.
Many events or errors occurring in a short
period.
Gas purge event.
Extended logging period.
The log directory is invalid or does not exists.
The file is already open in another
application.
The user doesn't have sufficient privileges to
append to a file that was created by another
user.
The name of the MINC is used as part of the
log filename so none of these characters can
be used.
The specified log file is greater than 10 MB in
size. Large log files can slow the system down.
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Elimination of error
Check connections to Luer fitting in central
chamber. (Refer to § 3.8).
Check flask lid is tight and flask is not cracked or
damaged. (Refer to § 3.8).
Ensure that the inlet pressure to the MINC does not
rise above 165 kPa.
Ensure all gas fittings from the cylinder to the MINC
gas inlet are tight. If error persists, inspect all
fittings for damage to seal surfaces, and replace as
necessary.
Replace the gas line.
Close the lid, this feature is provided to help
prevent the chamber from being left open for
longer than is required. (Refer to § 3.11.4).
Ensure that the MINC has mains power present.
Connect the MINC to the PC using the supplied USB
cable. If connecting multiple devices use
the approved USB hubs. Start by connecting one
MINC at a time to isolate the fault. If the USB
drivers have installed correctly, the MINC will
appear in Windows Device Manager under "Universal
Serial Bus controllers" as "USBXpress Device" when
connected.
Ensure the file name of the MINC is a valid
filename. (Refer to §5.6.2).
Check that the log file directory is correct.
(Refer to §5.6.3).
If the name of the MINC is changed, the data is not
logged to the new filename until the software is
started again.
Free up some disc space by deleting
unnecessary files.
Zoom in to spread the labels apart. (Refer to §5.6.1).
Alternately, load the CSV file and scroll down to the
time in question. (Refer to §5.6.3).
Pan the graph up using the right mouse button.
The flow axis is scaled to give satisfactory viewing
of normal flow rates. (Refer to §5.6.1).
Pan the graph sideways using the right mouse
button or use a longer time period on the 'View' menu.
(Refer to §5.6.1).
Create the directory if it doesn't already exist.
(Refer to §5.6.3).
Close the other application and start the logger again.
Change the logging directory to begin writing a new
log file. (Refer to §5.6.3).
Remove the offending characters from the MINC name.
(Refer to §5.6.1).
Archive the specified log file and move it to
another folder. (Refer to §5.6.3).
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